Egypt edges closer to qualification after drawing with Belgium. The Egyptian national team is preparing for a crucial match against Iran in the 2026 World Cup.
Match Date
The match between Egypt and Iran will be held at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA, at 6:00 AM Cairo and Mecca time.
Team Formation
Goalkeeper: Mustafa Shobier Defense: Mohamed Hani - Rami Rabia - Yasser Ibrahim - Ahmed Fathi Midfield: Marwan Atia - Emam Ashour - Mohand Lasheen Attack: Omar Marmoush - Mustafa Ziko - Mohamed Salah
Group Standings
Egypt leads the group with 4 points after drawing with Belgium and winning against New Zealand. Iran is in second place with 2 points after drawing with New Zealand and Belgium.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt vs Belgium | 2026-06-15 | 1-1 |
| Egypt vs New Zealand | 2026-06-12 | 3-1 |
Qualification
A win or draw will guarantee Egypt's qualification to the round of 32. A loss will make Egypt's situation complicated, pending the result of the Belgium vs New Zealand match.
Injuries
Injured players: Hossam Abdelmaguid, Hamdi Fathy.
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