{"id":14121,"date":"2026-06-23T13:42:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=14121"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:03:01","slug":"match-preview-egypt-vs-iran-06-26-26-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-egypt-vs-iran-06-26-26-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt vs Iran: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Egypt face Iran in the Group G finale on Friday, June 26 at 11:00 PM ET \/ 10:00 PM CT \/ 8:00 PM PT at Lumen Field in Seattle, the Pharaohs needing only a draw to top the group and Team Melli needing a win \u2014 or a draw plus a Belgium slip \u2014 to follow them into the round of 32.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Egypt arrive top of World Cup 2026<\/a> Group G on four points after Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time penalty rescued a draw with Belgium on matchday one, then a Marmoush-and-Salah masterclass took apart New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Hossam Hassan’s side can finish first with any non-loss; a Belgium win over the All Whites in the parallel kick-off would still leave the Pharaohs needing a point to be sure of top spot, which is the only seeding scenario that keeps them on the kinder side of the bracket.<\/p>\n

Iran sit second, level on points with Belgium but ahead on goals scored after back-to-back draws \u2014 2-2 with New Zealand in Inglewood and a cagey 0-0 with Belgium in Los Angeles. Amir Ghalenoei’s side already have a captain problem: Ehsan Hajisafi picked up a second yellow card against Belgium and is suspended, with veteran cover Milad Mohammadi expected to slot in at left-back. Iran’s tournament odds<\/a> have drifted as a result, and bet365 prices Egypt at +140 to win, the draw at +180, and Iran at +260 \u2014 a market lean towards the Pharaohs that the underlying numbers back up.<\/p>\n\n

Market consensus:<\/strong> Kalshi traders price Egypt at 40%<\/strong>, the draw at 36%<\/strong>, and Iran at 25%<\/strong>. Full breakdown below<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Egypt vs Iran: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

The shape of the bet is straightforward: Egypt are the better side, but Iran are hard to beat and rarely deliver clean games when they need a result.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Egypt to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n+140 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(41.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Pharaohs have outscored Iran 4-2 across the group and create the better chances \u2014 Salah and Mostafa Mohamed have combined for 4 goal involvements in 2 matches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mohamed Salah<\/span> Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n+187 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(34.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSalah has 1 goal and 2 assists already at this World Cup, with 3 shots on target across 161 minutes; he leads Egypt for xG (0.7) and is the designated penalty taker.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2014 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n+105 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nEgypt have conceded in both group games; Iran scored twice against New Zealand and Ramin Rezaeian has already chipped in with a goal and an assist from midfield.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n+162 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(38.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nA value play more than a banker \u2014 Egypt’s MD2 win sailed past the line and Iran will have to open up if they fall behind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score 2-1 Egypt<\/strong><\/td>\n+1000 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(9.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSquares the win pick with the BTTS lean \u2014 Egypt’s shape under Hassan tends to take a one-goal lead and manage it, and Iran almost always find a way to score against tired legs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Anchor with Salah Anytime Goalscorer at +187, then layer Egypt to win and BTTS into a parlay for the +600-ish price; the 2-1 correct score is a small-stake top-up.<\/p>\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n

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