Egypt vs. Iran Prediction: FIFA World Cup Odds, Betting Picks
Group G continues play as the leaders of Egypt take on Iran in an epic final week of group stage play. All teams still have a chance to go through here, with Egypt the most likely, although no teams are guaranteed a spot yet until after both games are settled.
Catch the last round of Group G matchups this World Cup as the exciting kickoff between Egypt and Iran takes off at 11 p.m. ET on Friday.
Check out our full list of live 2026 World Cup betting odds.
Egypt vs. Iran FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- June 26, 11 p.m. ET at Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington
- Streaming on TSN, TSN+.
- Forecast in the area indicates 15°C temperatures, 78 per cent humidity, and potential light rain with 35 per cent precipitation.
Egypt vs. Iran Betting Odds
This matchup is one of the closer ones, with Egypt only slightly favoured at +150 to win the matchup, as Iran comes into this one priced at +280. A draw is very likely at +165, with a low-scoring bout expected as the under 2.5 total goals takes -220 odds, compared to the over 2.5 at +175.
Egypt vs. Iran Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Egypt predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1):
– Omar Marmoush (ST) –
Emam Ashour (LM) – Mohamed Salah (CAM) – Mostafa Ziko (RM)
Mohanad Lasheen (CDM) – Marwan Attia (CDM)
Ahmed Fatouh (LB) – Hamdy Fathy (CB) – Yasser Ibrahim (CB) – Mohamed Hany (RB)
– Mostafa Shobeir (GK) –
Egypt’s starting squad saw no changes to their players or 4-2-3-1 shape from Game 1 to Game 2. Mohamed Salah did swap to the middle of the field from the right flank, with Mostafa Ziko pushed out wide on the right, Emam Ashour on the left, which bagged them three goals. Expect them to put out the same lineup as they did against New Zealand here.
Iran predicted starting XI (4-4-2):
– Mehdi Taremi (ST) – Shahriyar Moghanlou (ST) –
Ali Namati (LM) – Saman Ghoddos (CM) – Saeid Ezatolahi (CM) – Mohammad Mohebi (RM)
Ehsan Hajsafi (LB) – Hossein Kanaanizadegan (CB) – Shojae Khalilzadeh (CB) – Ramin Rezaeian (RB)
— Alireza Beiranvand (GK) —
Iran took up a 4-4-2 against New Zealand, only to change to a 4-3-3 against Belgium, both of which resulted in draws. One major change was Ali Nemati’s move from centre-back to left wing for the Belgium game, forcing Moghanlou to get benched while Kanaanizadegan took his slot. It’s hard to predict what they’ll do here, but considering the 4-4-2 allowed them to score twice, they may set up in that shape again.
Egypt FIFA World Cup Odds and News
Egypt is closing in on its dream scenario of qualifying for the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time in history, and realistically, they only need a draw here to do so as they top the group with four points. Their historic 3-1 comeback against New Zealand has certainly boosted their morale as they take on Iran now with extremely high hopes.
Four different goal scorers have hit the back of the net for the Northeastern African side, including Mohamed Salah in his last match, as the team recorded a whopping 19 shots with seven on target against New Zealand. Mohamed Salah takes up the top anytime goalscorer spot at +205 odds.
Iran FIFA World Cup Odds and News
Despite Irans back to back draws, they have played particularly well in the group to exceed expectations, especially against Belgium. So far, they’ve played impressive counterattacking football, notching two goals against their Oceanic opponents in the first match, and their constantly changing lineup could stump Egypt here.
They want a first-place finish, which is only possible if they win by a greater margin than Belgium against New Zealand. Mehdi Taremi leads his team in odds to score anytime at +300, and doing so would not just be his first goal of the tournament, but a turning point for Iran as they look to reach their first knockout round in history out of seven World Cup participations.
Egypt vs. Iran Player Odds and Props
Egypt’s revered captain scored his third-ever World Cup goal to help secure the win against New Zealand, and he’s likely to be the hero once again to see Egypt through to the knockout stage.
While he hasn’t found a goal in the 2026 tournament, Taremi is capable of scoring after earning two in the 2022 World Cup. Under such dire circumstances, he’s bound to net his first in this matchup as the team’s main striker.
World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
- Odds to win the group – Egypt (-175), Iran (+600)
- Odds to qualify – Iran (-165), Egypt (-100000)
- Odds to win the World Cup – Egypt (+25000), Iran (+100000)
Egypt vs. Iran Score Prediction
Egypt is almost certain to qualify regardless of the result here, but it’ll come down to what place they finish based on their own scoreline as well as the result of the Belgium vs New Zealand game.
Iran is basically in a must-win scenario, assuming Belgium wins as well.
With these factors in mind, count on a 2-2 draw as both sides will combat each other like their lives depend on it.