Egypt and Iran meet in one of the most consequential fixtures of the World Cup 2026 group stage. With a spot in the knockout rounds at stake, fans across the world are searching for where to catch the Egypt vs Iran live stream. This guide covers every free and paid option, kickoff times by region, and everything you need to know before the ball rolls in Seattle.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Egypt vs Iran |
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group G |
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Kickoff | 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET / 04:00 BST (June 27) / 05:00 CEST (June 27) |
Tournament Context: World Cup Group G
Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup consists of Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. It has turned into one of the most gripping sections of the entire World Cup 2026 schedule.
Egypt has surprised many observers in Group G. Hossam Hassan’s side drew 1-1 with Belgium on Matchday 1 before beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, making it the first World Cup victory in the country’s modern era. Mohamed Salah has been central to their performances, contributing goals and assists. Iran has yet to win at this tournament. After drawing 2-2 with New Zealand and then holding Belgium to a goalless stalemate, manager Amir Ghalenoei’s side is still very much alive but needs a positive result.
The full World Cup Group G schedule:
- June 15: Belgium 1-1 Egypt – Seattle Stadium (8:00 p.m. PT)
- June 15: Iran 2-2 New Zealand – Los Angeles Stadium (8:00 p.m. PT)
- June 21: Belgium 0-0 Iran – Los Angeles Stadium (12:00 p.m. PT)
- June 21: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt – BC Place, Vancouver (8:00 p.m. PT)
- June 26: Egypt vs Iran – Seattle Stadium (8:00 p.m. PT)
- June 26: New Zealand vs Belgium – BC Place, Vancouver (8:00 p.m. PT)
The top two teams from each group advance to the new Round of 32. Egypt sit top on four points and needs only a draw to secure a Round of 16 berth; Iran, level on points with Belgium but with a worse goal difference, must win to stay in control of their own fate. Goal difference could yet prove decisive, making this third match far more significant than a standard group closer.
Egypt vs Iran: Predicted Lineups
Egypt Predicted XI
Manager Hossam Hassan, himself Egypt’s all-time leading scorer before Salah, is expected to keep faith with the settled defensive unit. Mohamed El Shenawy is established as the first-choice goalkeeper. Hassan has built a team around a core of Al Ahly players and supplements it with European-based quality.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Mohamed El Shenawy | Al Ahly |
| RB | Ramy Rabia | Pyramids FC |
| CB | Mohamed Hany | Zamalek |
| CB | Mohamed Abdelmonem | Al Ahly |
| LB | Ahmed Fatouh | Al Ahly |
| CM | Hamdy Fathy | Al Ahly |
| CM | Emam Ashour | Al Ahly |
| RW | Ibrahim Adel | Besiktas |
| AM | Trézéguet | Al Ahly |
| LW | Mohamed Salah (c) | Liverpool |
| ST | Omar Marmoush | Manchester City |
Iran Predicted XI
Veteran defender Ehsan Hajsafi, Iran’s most capped player in this squad with 146 international appearances, is expected to start at left back and provide the experience that will be vital in a high-pressure match. Manager Amir Ghalenoei is expected to go with an attack-minded setup given Iran’s need for a win.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Alireza Beiranvand | Tractor FC |
| RB | Ramin Rezaeian | Foolad FC |
| CB | Shojae Khalilzadeh | Tractor FC |
| CB | Hossein Kanaanizadegan | Persepolis |
| LB | Milad Mohammadi | Persepolis |
| CM | Saeid Ezatolahi | Shabab Al Ahli |
| CM | Rouzbeh Cheshmi | Esteghlal |
| AM | Alireza Jahanbakhsh | FC Dender |
| RW | Mehdi Ghayedi | Al-Nasr |
| ST | Mehdi Taremi (c) | Olympiacos |
| LW | Mohammad Mohebi | FC Rostov |
Tactical Snapshot: What to Expect
Egypt will look to absorb pressure and hit on the counter through Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, both of whom can punish any space Iran leaves in transition. Iran must push forward and accept the risk that comes with it.
The central duel to watch is Mohamed Salah against Iran’s right flank. Salah has scored once in this tournament already and has eight goals in his recent international scoring form. Iran’s backline, anchored by the experienced Ehsan Hajsafi and Hossein Kanaanizadegan, has kept things organised but was breached twice by New Zealand.
Iran’s notable absentee for the entire tournament is Sardar Azmoun, who was left out of the 26-man squad entirely. That is a significant loss given his prolific record for Team Melli. Mehdi Taremi leads the attack and brings experience from European club football at Olympiacos. If Iran commits men forward in search of a win, Egypt’s counter-attacking duo of Salah and Marmoush becomes even more dangerous.
About the Venue: Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
Lumen Field, currently known as Seattle Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, in the city’s SoDo neighbourhood. It is the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL, Seattle Sounders FC of MLS, and Seattle Reign FC of the NWSL. What makes Lumen Field genuinely different is the noise. The stadium’s partial roof canopy covers roughly 70% of the seats but leaves the playing field open to the sky. This creates a natural megaphone effect: crowd noise bounces off the canopy and funnels down onto the pitch with devastating intensity.
Lumen Field is scheduled to host 6 World Cup 2026 matches in total, including four group-stage matches, one Round of 32 tie, and one Round of 16 match. The published tournament capacity is 65,123. It is one of the World Cup 2026 stadiums most praised for its atmosphere. Getting there is straightforward: the Link Light Rail runs directly to Stadium Station, which sits right next to the ground, with a direct connection from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport taking around 40 minutes.
Where to Watch Egypt vs Iran Live Stream
Egypt vs Iran is available to watch live in the UK on the BBC and via BBC iPlayer, with kick-off at 04:00 BST on 27 June 2026. No subscription is required for BBC coverage. In the United States, Egypt vs Iran airs on FS1 at 11:00 p.m. ET, with the match played at Lumen Field in Seattle. Here is how to watch online in five simple steps:
- Find your country’s official broadcaster using the table below
- Download the broadcaster’s app (BBC iPlayer, SBS On Demand, FOX One, beIN CONNECT, etc.)
- Create a free account if required – most free-to-air apps only need an email address
- Navigate to the World Cup section and find Egypt vs Iran
- Log in 10 to 15 minutes before the 8:00 p.m. PT kickoff to avoid technical issues
All major broadcaster apps support iOS, Android, smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and desktop browsers.
Best Free Viewing Options: Quick Summary
| Region | Broadcaster | Free? | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | BBC | ✅ Free | BBC iPlayer |
| USA | Fox / FS1 | 💳 Cable/subscription | Fox Sports app |
| USA | Telemundo | 💳 Subscription | Peacock |
| Canada | CTV | ✅ Free (over the air) | CTV App |
| Canada | TSN / RDS | 💳 Subscription | TSN+ / RDS App |
| Mexico | TelevisaUnivision / TV Azteca | ✅ Free | ViX / TV Azteca app |
| Croatia | HRT | ✅ Free | HRTi |
| Panama | Telemetro / RPC | ✅ Free | Telemetro app |
| Brazil | TV Globo / CazéTV | ✅ Free | Globoplay / YouTube |
| Germany | ARD / ZDF (select matches) / MagentaTV | Mixed | ARD Mediathek / MagentaTV |
| Australia | SBS | ✅ Free | SBS On Demand |
| MENA | beIN Sports | 💳 Subscription | beIN CONNECT app |
| India | Zee Entertainment | 💳 Subscription | Zee5 |
| Global fallback | FIFA+ | Varies | plus.fifa.com |
Egypt vs Iran is a match that carries genuine historical weight. A victory for Amir Ghalenoei’s side would be historic: Iran has never progressed beyond the group stage in six previous World Cup appearances, and this is their best shot yet to change that narrative. On the other side, Egypt are one point away from becoming the first Egyptian team to reach the knockout stage since they debuted at the tournament back in 1934.
