Egypt and Iran meet on June 26, 2026 in Seattle (Lumen Field) — for fans in Europe that's the early hours of June 27 (around 05:00 CEST). It's Matchday 3 in Group G, and in many scenarios this game decides second place behind Belgium — and a spot in the last 16. These are exactly the games worth their weight in gold when you predict, because they're tight and hard to call.
As of June 9, 2026.
Who is the favourite: Egypt or Iran?
Closer than the names suggest. Egypt live off the quality of Mohamed Salah (the group's top scorer in qualifying) and the power of Omar Marmoush — an attack that can crack any defence. Iran counter with experience, defensive organisation and a genuine finisher in Mehdi Taremi. Both sides sit deep and secure; a goal-fest is unlikely.
Bottom line: an even contest where a single goal — or a Salah moment — sets the direction.
What our AI says
In the AI League, ten models predict every World Cup match, and in a duel this even it's fascinating where they disagree: do they weight Salah's individual class higher, or Iran's organisation? The consensus leans to a narrow result — which means a draw is very much in play.
How to approach your prediction
- Think narrow. Two defensively minded teams, plenty at stake — 1-0, 1-1 or 0-0 are more realistic than a shootout.
- The draw is a real option. If both have the last 16 on their minds, caution can shape the game.
- Salah is the X-factor. Back him for one moment of genius and you tip Egypt ahead; trust Iran's structure and it flips.
- Check the standings. What each side needs on June 26 shapes how attacking they'll be — and your prediction with it.
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When and where do Egypt and Iran play?
On June 26, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, on Matchday 3 of Group G. For Europe, kickoff falls in the early hours of June 27 (around 05:00 CEST).
Who is the favourite in Egypt vs Iran?
The teams are evenly matched. Egypt have the decisive attacking quality in Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush; Iran have the greater tournament experience through Mehdi Taremi and their organisation. A tight, low-scoring game is most likely.
What's at stake in this match?
In Group G, Belgium are favourites for first place. Egypt and Iran fight for second — and a place in the round of 16. The head-to-head on the final group matchday can decide it.
How does the AI predict Egypt vs Iran?
Our AI Picks see a close game with no clear favourite. You'll find the exact pick and reasoning for the match in AI Picks and the AI League.
Where can I predict Egypt vs Iran?
On tiptilldone you create a free prediction round in 30 seconds and predict the match against friends — from any device, with no stake. tiptilldone is a prediction game, not a sports-betting operator.
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