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Egypt and Iran share Group G at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Iran are the favourite — a 17-place gap.
Egypt - Iran will be played on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 15:00 ET in Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Egypt 🇪🇬 | Metric | 🇮🇷 Iran |
|---|---|---|
| #35 | FIFA Ranking | #18 |
| Group G | Group | Group G |
| CAF | Confederation | AFC |
| Hossam Hassan | Head coach | Amir Ghalenoei |
| 4 | WC appearances | 7 |
| Group stage | Best WC | Group stage |
Mohamed Salah's last chance at World Cup success. Alongside him Hamdy, Marmoush and Trezeguet. Africa Cup runners-up 2021. In Group G with Belgium, group top is tough; second place is reachable. Finally reaching the Round of 16 is the goal.
Four consecutive World Cup appearances. With Taremi (Inter), Azmoun and Jahanbakhsh, an experienced squad. In Group G with Belgium and Egypt, fighting for second place. Reaching the knockouts for the first time at a World Cup is within reach.
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Start predicting →Yes — Egypt and Iran meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group G).
On the FIFA world ranking, Iran (#18) are favoured over Egypt (#35). The gap is 17 ranking places.
Egypt: Group stage (4 World Cup appearances). Iran: Group stage (7 World Cup appearances).
Egypt are coached by Hossam Hassan. Iran are coached by Amir Ghalenoei.
Egypt play in Group G. Iran play in Group G.
Last updated: 2026-06-07