Egypt vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 game on demand: How to watch full match replay and highlights

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How to watch Egypt vs Iran with a VPN

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Seattle Stadium

Today's game between Egypt and Iran will kick-off at 27 Jun 2026, 04:00.

North American Kick-Off Times

The match takes place at the Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field). Because it kicks off late in the evening on the East Coast, please note the exact dates and times for your timezone below:

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Egypt vs Iran today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

Match Summary

Final Score: Egypt 1–1 Iran

Venue: Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle, WA

The final Group G match delivered a box-office opening half as both sides fought for a spot in the Round of 32, ultimately playing out a tense 1–1 draw.

First-Half Fireworks

Egypt took a lightning-fast lead in just the 5th minute when midfielder Mahmoud Saber clinical finished past Alireza Beiranvand. Shocked into action, Iran pressed forward and won a penalty in the 10th minute, but star striker Mehdi Taremi unexpectedly missed the spot-kick.

Showing immense resilience, Iran found their equalizer just three minutes later. In the 14th minute, after a spectacular save from Egypt’s keeper, Ramin Rezaeian pounced on the rebound from a tight angle to level the score at 1–1. The high-stakes nature of the game boiled over, resulting in a fiery physical battle and four yellow cards before halftime, alongside a tactical blow for Egypt as key defender Mohamed Abdelmonem went off injured.

Second-Half Stalemate

The second half saw both managers shuffle their decks. Notably, Egypt’s head coach made the surprising decision to substitute superstar Mohamed Salah in the 56th minute to manage the game. With news filtering in that Belgium was leading New Zealand in the parallel match, Iran threw numbers forward late in the game chasing a must-win scenario, but Egypt's defense held firm. A late 95th-minute VAR review kept fans on the edge of their seats, but the match ended in a stalemate.

The Outcome: The draw allows Egypt to comfortably advance to the Round of 32, while Iran faces a nervous wait to see if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

Team news & squads

Egypt vs Iran lineups

4-2-3-1

Egypt

EGY

Formation

Iran

IRN

5-4-1

23M. Shobeir3M. Hany5R. Rabia13A. Abou El Fotouh6M. Abdelmonem21M. Saber17M. Lasheen8E. Ashour10M. Salah7Trezeguet11M. Ziko1A. Beiranvand5M. Mohammadi23R. Rezaeian13H. Kanaani4S. Khalilzadeh19A. Nemati14S. Ghoddos8M. Mohebi6S. Ezatolahi21M. Ghorbani9M. Taremi

Iran

IRN

4-2-3-1

EGYIRN

Starting XI

• 23

  M. Shobeir

  7.5
  1

  A. Beiranvand

  6.6
• 3

  M. Hany

  7.3
  5

  M. Mohammadi

  6.8
• 5

  R. Rabia

  7.0
  23

  R. Rezaeian

  7.4
• 13

  A. Abou El Fotouh

  6.8
  13

  H. Kanaani

  S. Hardani 46'

  5.8
• 6

  M. Abdelmonem

  Y. Ibrahim 14'
  4

  S. Khalilzadeh

  6.8
• 21

  M. Saber

  M. Ateya 46'

  6.5
  19

  A. Nemati

  6.6
• 17

  M. Lasheen

  6.5
  14

  S. Ghoddos

  S. Moghanlou 67'

  6.6
• 8

  E. Ashour

  O. Marmoush 46'

  6.1
  8

  M. Mohebi

  A. Jahanbakhsh 90'

  6.8
• 10

  CM. Salah

  Zizo 57'

  6.8
  6

  S. Ezatolahi

  6.8
• 7

  Trezeguet

  7.3
  21

  M. Ghorbani

  6.6
• 11

  M. Ziko

  H. Abdelkarim 76'

  6.6
  9

  CM. Taremi

  6.3

Substitutes

• 22

  O. Marmoush

  E. Ashour 46'

  6.2
  15

  R. Cheshmi
• 2

  Y. Ibrahim

  M. Abdelmonem 14'

  6.8
  26

  A. Razaghinia
• 19

  M. Ateya

  M. Saber 46'

  6.1
  2

  S. Hardani

  H. Kanaani 46'

  6.5
• 25

  Zizo

  M. Salah 57'

  6.2
  11

  A. Alipour
• 9

  H. Abdelkarim

  M. Ziko 76'

  6.0
  18

  A. Hosseinzadeh
• 18

  N. Dunga
  10

  M. Ghayedi
• 16

  A. Soliman
  7

  A. Jahanbakhsh

  M. Mohebi 90'

  6.0
• 1

  M. El Shenawy
  25

  D. Eiri
• 15

  K. Hafez
  22

  H. Hosseini
• 24

  T. Alaa
  24

  D. Eckert
• 12

  H. Hassan
  17

  A. Yousefi
• 20

  I. Adel
  16

  M. Torabi
• 26

  M. Alaa
  12

  P. Niazmand
• 3

  E. Haji Safi
• 20

  S. Moghanlou

  S. Ghoddos 67'

  6.2

Manager

• H. Hassan

• A. Ghalenoei

Injuries and Suspensions

• 4
  H. Abdelmaguid

Match Summary

Final Score: Egypt 1–1 Iran

Venue: Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle, WA

The final Group G match delivered a box-office opening half as both sides fought for a spot in the Round of 32, ultimately playing out a tense 1–1 draw.

First-Half Fireworks

Egypt took a lightning-fast lead in just the 5th minute when midfielder Mahmoud Saber clinical finished past Alireza Beiranvand. Shocked into action, Iran pressed forward and won a penalty in the 10th minute, but star striker Mehdi Taremi unexpectedly missed the spot-kick.

Showing immense resilience, Iran found their equalizer just three minutes later. In the 14th minute, after a spectacular save from Egypt’s keeper, Ramin Rezaeian pounced on the rebound from a tight angle to level the score at 1–1. The high-stakes nature of the game boiled over, resulting in a fiery physical battle and four yellow cards before halftime, alongside a tactical blow for Egypt as key defender Mohamed Abdelmonem went off injured.

Second-Half Stalemate

The second half saw both managers shuffle their decks. Notably, Egypt’s head coach made the surprising decision to substitute superstar Mohamed Salah in the 56th minute to manage the game. With news filtering in that Belgium was leading New Zealand in the parallel match, Iran threw numbers forward late in the game chasing a must-win scenario, but Egypt's defense held firm. A late 95th-minute VAR review kept fans on the edge of their seats, but the match ended in a stalemate.

The Outcome: The draw allows Egypt to comfortably advance to the Round of 32, while Iran faces a nervous wait to see if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

Form

EGY - Form

AllHome

D0-0

W1-0

L2-1

D1-1

W1-3

Goal Scored (Conceded)

6/4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

IRN - Form

AllAway

W0-5

W3-1

W2-0

D2-2

D0-0

Goal Scored (Conceded)

12/3

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Egypt have recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat from their last five matches. Their most recent result was the 3-1 victory over New Zealand on June 22, a win that came after they fell behind to a 15th-minute goal before Mostafa Ziko, Salah, and substitute Trézéguet turned the match around. Prior to that, Egypt drew 1-1 with Belgium in their World Cup opener on June 15. Earlier in the run, they lost 2-1 to Brazil in a June friendly, beat Russia 1-0 in late May, and drew 0-0 with Spain in March.

Iran have taken two wins and three draws from their last five outings, with no defeats in the sequence. Their most recent result was the 0-0 draw with Belgium on June 21, following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on June 16 in their tournament opener. Before the World Cup, Ghalenoei's side beat Mali 2-0, Gambia 3-1, and Costa Rica 5-0. Iran have scored seven goals and conceded three across those five fixtures, though they are yet to score in two World Cup appearances.

Confirmed Kit Selection for the Match

Because both teams traditionally wear white for their secondary colors, FIFA's kit designations prevent a color clash:

• Egypt will play in their traditional Home Kit: Red jerseys, white shorts, and black socks. (Note: Per FIFA World Cup regulations, Egypt's jersey features white numbers instead of gold, and the 7 continental AFCON stars have been removed from above the crest).
• Iran will play in their traditional Home Kit: White jerseys, white shorts, and white socks (featuring the red and green trim and the Asiatic Cheetah watermark design).

Weather

In Seattle, WA, United States, the daily forecast for Friday, June 26, 2026, calls for cloudy conditions during the day with a high temperature of 19°C, transitioning to light rain at night with a low temperature of 12°C and southwest winds at 15 mph.

Head-to-Head Record

No head-to-head data is available for the previous five meetings between Egypt and Iran. Official historical records for this fixture will be updated when information becomes available.

Live Standings

In Group G, Egypt currently occupy first place while Iran sit second ahead of Matchday 3.

Group G Scenarios

If Egypt or Iran Wins Group G

The winner of Group G will play a Round of 32 match in Seattle against one of the best third-placed teams advancing from Group A, E, H, I, or J.

• South Korea or Czechia (Group A)
• Ecuador (Group E)
• Cabo Verde (Group H)
• Senegal (Group I)
• Algeria (Group J)

If Egypt or Iran Finishes as Group G Runner-Up

The runner-up of Group G is locked into a path to face the Runner-up of Group D.

With Group D's matches completely finished, Australia has secured that second-place spot (behind the USA). Therefore, if Egypt or Iran finishes second, they will play Australia in Dallas.

If Egypt or Iran Finishes 3rd in Group G

If either team finishes third but manages to claim one of the eight coveted "best third-place" slots to advance, the tournament bracket dictates they will face a formidable group winner. They will be slotted against either:

• Switzerland (Winners of Group B)
• France or Norway (Whoever wins the straight shootout for the top spot in Group I)