Egypt vs Saudi Arabia
Egypt vs Saudi Arabia preview
Egypt vs Saudi Arabia pits Egypt (FIFA #33) against Saudi Arabia (#60) in Group I on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. Egypt go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Saudi Arabia have round of 16 (1994) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878) is the open-roof home of the New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS). It sits 36m above sea level in Boston (Foxborough). June/July temperatures in Boston average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Egypt have appeared at 4 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). Saudi Arabia have appeared at 7 World Cups (last five: Group, Group, DNQ, Group, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Egypt vs Saudi Arabia — 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 | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #33 | #60 |
| Confederation | CAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 4 | 7 |
| Best WC finish | Group stage | Round of 16 (1994) |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ | Group, Group, DNQ, Group, DNQ |
| Captain | Mohamed Salah | Salem Al-Dawsari |
| Manager | Hossam Hassan | Roberto Mancini |
| Players to watch | Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed | Salem Al-Dawsari, Saleh Al-Shehri, Mohamed Kanno |
Get live Egypt vs Saudi Arabia data
// Fetch live data for Egypt vs Saudi Arabia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-27',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Egypt vs Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt vs Saudi Arabia is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough).
What stage is Egypt vs Saudi Arabia?
Egypt vs Saudi Arabia is a Group Stage fixture in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Egypt vs Saudi Arabia?
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878, opened 2002, open roof, natural grass) in Boston (Foxborough) hosts Egypt vs Saudi Arabia.
Who is favoured to win Egypt vs Saudi Arabia?
Egypt go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #33, with Saudi Arabia ranked #60. Egypt's best World Cup finish is Group stage; Saudi Arabia's is Round of 16 (1994). Live odds for Egypt vs Saudi Arabia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Egypt vs Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia in my timezone?
Egypt vs Saudi Arabia kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:00:00 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 Saudi Arabia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-27) 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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