Group G standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Egypt
The final group game — Egypt's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Iran
An opening win over Egypt would be a major statement and strengthen Iran's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Egypt | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 33 | 20 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 4 | 7 |
| Best WC Finish | Group stage (2018) | Group stage (6 times) |
| Manager | Hossam Hassan | Amir Ghalenoei |
| How They Qualified | CAF — Group A winners | AFC 3rd Round — Group A winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Mohamed Salah | Alireza Jahanbakhsh |
Prediction
Egypt 1 — 2 Iran
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Iran (ranked 20th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Egypt have appeared at 4 World Cups. Iran have appeared at 7.
Egypt are ranked 33th in the world. Iran are ranked 20th.
This match takes place at Lumen Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Lumen Field · Seattle · Capacity: 69,000
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