Egypt vs IR Iran
Egypt vs IR Iran preview
Egypt vs IR Iran is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group G. Egypt (Seed #26) face IR Iran (#27) on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Lumen Field. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740) is the open-roof home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS). It sits 17m above sea level in Seattle. June/July temperatures in Seattle average a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Egypt have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). IR Iran have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Egypt vs IR Iran — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Egypt | IR Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #26 | #27 |
| Confederation | CAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Egypt vs IR Iran data
// Fetch live data for Egypt vs IR Iran
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Frequently Asked Questions
When is Egypt vs IR Iran at the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt vs IR Iran is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle.
What stage is Egypt vs IR Iran?
Egypt vs IR Iran is a Group Stage fixture in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Egypt vs IR Iran?
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740, opened 2002, open roof, hybrid grass) in Seattle hosts Egypt vs IR Iran.
Who is favoured to win Egypt vs IR Iran?
Egypt go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #26, with IR Iran seeded #27. Egypt's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; IR Iran's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Egypt vs IR Iran are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Egypt vs IR Iran?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Egypt vs IR Iran in my timezone?
Egypt vs IR Iran kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Egypt vs IR Iran stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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