Friday, June 26, 2026
Kickoff 23:00 local at Lumen Field, Seattle
Egypt vs Iran - Friday, June 26, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 65
Fri, Jun 26
Date
23:00 local
Kickoff
Group Stage
Round
G
Group
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Match-day essentials - Lumen Field
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
Best way to get there
Link Light Rail (recommended)
Stadium Station is a 2-minute walk from Lumen Field. Direct from Sea-Tac Airport ($3.50, 35 min) and downtown Seattle.
When to arrive
Arrive 90 min before kickoff. Walking from downtown is part of the experience. Pioneer Square has bars and food before the match.
Venue
Seattle, Washington - 69,000 capacity - Open roof
Lumen Field in downtown Seattle is home to both the Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders FC - one of MLS's biggest clubs. The stadium's partial roof creates a legendary noise-trapping effect, and the Sounders regularly sell out 40,000+ crowds, showing Seattle's deep soccer culture. Backdrop of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains makes it one of the world's most scenic venues.
Address
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
About This Match
Egypt face Iran in the Group Stage of Group G on Friday, June 26, 2026. Egypt are ranked #29 in the world and managed by Hossam Hassan; Iran sit at #24 under Afshin Ghotbi. The match kicks off at 23:00 local time at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Egypt
Egypt arrive at World Cup 2026 with one of football's greatest players at the peak of his powers - Liverpool and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah, arguably the best player in the Premier League over the past decade. The Pharaohs, coached by legendary Egyptian striker Hossam Hassan, have been frustrated by World Cup near-misses for decades and finally return for their fourth appearance. Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand is a competitive draw, but with Salah in form - and the emerging talent of Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush - Egypt have a real chance to advance for the first time in their World Cup history. Salah's World Cup fairy-tale story arc will captivate global audiences.
Read Egypt preview →Iran
Iran, the most successful Asian nation at World Cup qualifying, make their seventh tournament appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Team Melli boast a prolific striker in Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi and experienced wide men including Feyenoord's Alireza Jahanbakhsh and the combative Sardar Azmoun. Coach Afshin Ghotbi has returned to lead a team that is consistently competitive in Asian football. Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand offers Iran a genuine path to the round of 16 for the first time since 2006. Breaking through from the group would be a landmark result for Iranian football.
Read Iran preview →Recent Form
Last results for Egypt and Iran in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
Egypt
W- May 28vs Russia1-0
Iran
W- May 29vs Gambia3-1
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. Egypt are the market favourite to win Group G.
Egypt
Iran
Where to Watch Egypt vs Iran
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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Egypt vs Iran - FAQ
When is Egypt vs Iran in the 2026 World Cup?+
Egypt vs Iran is on Friday, June 26, 2026 with kickoff at 23:00 local time at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Where is Egypt vs Iran being played?+
The match is at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Capacity 69,000, Open roof.
What round is Egypt vs Iran?+
It's a Group Stage (Group G) match - match number 65 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to Lumen Field for Egypt vs Iran?+
Link Light Rail (recommended): Stadium Station is a 2-minute walk from Lumen Field. Direct from Sea-Tac Airport ($3.50, 35 min) and downtown Seattle.
What time should I arrive at Lumen Field?+
Arrive 90 min before kickoff. Walking from downtown is part of the experience. Pioneer Square has bars and food before the match.
What is Egypt's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Egypt is ranked #29 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Hossam Hassan. Their best World Cup result is Group Stage.
What is Iran's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Iran is ranked #24 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Afshin Ghotbi. Their best World Cup result is Group Stage.