Iran face Egypt in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Seattle Stadium on June 26, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Location: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, WA
- TV Channels: FS1, Universo
How to Watch Iran vs. Egypt on June 26, 2026
You can watch Egypt take on Iran live on DIRECTV on FS1 and Universo on June 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
Iran (0-2-0) vs. Egypt (1-1-0) — Group G Match Preview
Iran and Egypt conclude Group G at Seattle Stadium in a match shaped by urgency — Iran, at their 7th World Cup overall and 4th consecutive, are at zero points with two defeats and must win to avoid another group-stage exit; Egypt, back at the World Cup for the first time since 2018, have 4 points and are in a strong position to qualify, though a loss could complicate things depending on results elsewhere. What makes Iran’s situation particularly complicated is the regional conflict that forced a pre-tournament base relocation, leaving some home-based players short of full match fitness coming into the group stage.
Egypt, meanwhile, qualified by topping CAF Group A with Mohamed Salah as the driving force behind the campaign — coach Hossam Hassan inherited that attacking quality and has now seen Salah contribute 1 goal and 2 assists across 2 tournament appearances, making him the most dangerous player in Group G by both reputation and output.
Iran have not escaped the group stage in any of their six prior World Cup appearances, a record that frames this match as not just a points decision but a historical milestone they have been unable to reach. Ramin Rezaeian has been Iran’s most productive player in this tournament — 1 goal and 1 assist in 2 appearances — while Mehdi Taremi leads in total shots with 3 attempts, numbers that reflect a side capable of creating moments even when results have not gone their way. Egypt drew 0-0 with Spain in a March friendly before defeating Russia 1-0 and losing 2-1 to Brazil in their final preparation match, a run that confirmed their ability to compete and the distance still to cover against elite opposition.
National TV
FS1, Universo
Streaming
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What Time is the Egypt vs. Iran Match Today?
The Iran vs. Egypt match starts at 11:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Iran vs. Egypt?
You can watch Iran vs. Egypt on FS1, Universo, Tubi, Peacock and fuboTV.
Players to Watch: Iran vs. Egypt
Iran
Ramin Rezaeian — Defender. Rezaeian has been Iran’s most complete player in this tournament, registering 1 goal and 1 assist in 2 appearances — an output from a defensive position that reflects the kind of set-piece and overlapping threat that coach Amir Ghalenoei has built into his system. Against Egypt, who have been defensively consistent, Rezaeian’s ability to provide a genuine attacking outlet from deep is the kind of unpredictability Iran need.
Mehdi Taremi — Forward. Iran’s most recognizable forward leads the side with 3 total shots in this tournament across 2 appearances, and the combination of his movement, his aerial ability, and his experience at European club level gives Iran’s attack a reference point that Egypt’s defenders will need to track throughout. He is the player Iran build their forward momentum around.
Saeid Ezatolahi — Midfielder. Leading Iran’s total shots count from midfield, Ezatolahi’s box-to-box range and willingness to arrive late into attacking positions gives Iran’s midfield a presence that goes beyond defensive screening. He has been one of the more active Iranian players in both matches of the group stage.
Egypt
Mohamed Salah — Forward. Egypt’s captain and the reason they topped CAF Group A in qualifying, Salah has contributed 1 goal and 2 assists across 2 tournament appearances — matching the kind of direct involvement that has defined his international leadership. His ability to cut inside from the right, generate shots, and create for others makes him the central challenge for any defense, including Iran’s.
Emam Ashour — Midfielder. Ashour has 1 goal in 2 tournament appearances and is the midfielder Egypt trust to contribute at both ends — a box-to-box profile that gives Salah and the forwards the running and creativity to exploit space that opens when Iran commit men forward. His goal threat from midfield is a supplementary weapon Egypt have not always had available.
Mohamed Hany — Defender. With 1 assist in 2 tournament appearances, Hany is the most attacking of Egypt’s defensive players — a right back who pushes high enough to become a genuine crossing threat and who complements Salah’s movement with overlapping runs that force defenders to track a second option on Egypt’s right side.
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