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The Egypt national football team has arrived in Seattle to face Iran in the World Cup 2026. The highly anticipated match will be in the third and final round of the group stage.
What happened?
The Egyptian team arrived in Seattle to prepare for the upcoming match against Iran.
Why does it matter for the Egypt national football team?
A win will give the Pharaohs a spot in the round of 32 and continue their positive results after a strong start in the tournament.
What comes next?
The match will be on Saturday at 6:00 AM Cairo time.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt vs Belgium | 2026-06-15 | 1-1 |
| Egypt vs New Zealand | 2026-06-20 | 3-1 |
| Egypt vs Iran | 2026-06-27 | - |
Background
The Egyptian team had topped the group standings with 4 points, after drawing with Belgium 1-1 in the first round, before achieving an important victory over New Zealand 3-1 in the second round. The technical staff, led by Hossam Hassan, hopes to exploit the high morale of the players before facing Iran, in order to secure qualification for the round of 32 and continue their journey in the World Cup.
