Egypt vs Iran, Worldcup 2026 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Szymon Marciniak
- Assistant 1 Tomasz Listkiewicz
- Assistant 2
9 games this season
🟨 2.9/game
⚽ 7.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Canada | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Qatar | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Morocco | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Haiti | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | United States | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Australia | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Paraguay | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Turkey | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Germany | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Ecuador | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Curacao | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Japan | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Sweden | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Belgium | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | Egypt | 3 | 5 |
| 27 | Iran | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | Spain | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Uruguay | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | France | 3 | 9 |
| 34 | Norway | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | Senegal | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Iraq | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| 38 | Austria | 3 | 4 |
| 39 | Algeria | 3 | 4 |
| 40 | Jordan | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 3 | 7 |
| 42 | Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| 43 | Congo DR | 3 | 4 |
| 44 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | England | 3 | 7 |
| 46 | Croatia | 3 | 6 |
| 47 | Ghana | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Season Stats
| Egypt | Iran | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #27 |
| 5 | Points | 3 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 1 / 2 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 3 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 3 |
| 3 | Conceded | 3 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Egypt this season
Egypt this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Iran this season
Iran this season
Egypt are 26th (5 pts). Iran are 27th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Egypt
0-15
3/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Iran
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Egypt
| Mostafa Ziko | 2 G | 1 A |
| Emam Ashour | 2 G |
Iran
| Ramin Rezaeian | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Egypt and Iran has kicked off!
- 5' Magnificent from Mahmoud Saber! That is 1 goals in 9 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' It looks surprising Iran does not make any changes. Hossein Kanaanizadegan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 14' The Iran Ramin Rezaeian breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 1-1!
- 14' The Egypt manager makes a substitution. Mohamed Abdelmonem departs to be replaced by Yasser Ibrahim.
- 18' Hossein Kanaanizadegan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 18.
- 19' A moment of madness from Hossein Kanaanizadegan on 19 minutes earns him a card. Iran will be frustrated.
- 24' Egypt is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 29' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 5-3-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Egypt side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Yasser Ibrahim is booked for Egypt — card on 41.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ali Nemati.
- 46' The Egypt bench stirs into life. Mahmoud Saber is withdrawn and Marwan Attia gets his opportunity.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 57' Zizo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohamed Salah on 57 minute.
- 62' The travelling Iran supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' The Iran manager makes a substitution. Saman Ghoddos departs to be replaced by Shahriar Moghanlou.
- 71' Egypt are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Iran backline.
- 76' Hamza Abdelkarim has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mostafa Ziko on 76 minute.
- 79' The referee shows Iran player a card on 79.
- 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Egypt and Iran are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 89' Egypt international Mostafa Ziko has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Alireza Jahanbakhsh is replacing Mohammad Mohebi for the Iran side.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Mohanad Lashin. He receives a card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Egypt 1-1 Iran.
Lineups
Egypt Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 13
- 3
- 5
-
8
Emam Ashour ↓ Omar Marmoush 46'
- 17
-
21
Mahmoud Saber ↓ Marwan Attia 46'
- 7
-
11
Mostafa Ziko ↓ Hamza Abdelkarim 76'
-
10
Mohamed Salah ↓ Zizo 57'
Bench
- 26
- 1
- 16
- 24
- 15
-
2
Yasser Ibrahim ↑ 14'
-
19
Marwan Attia ↑ 46'
- 18
-
25
Zizo ↑ 57'
-
9
Hamza Abdelkarim ↑ 76'
- 20
- 12
-
22
Omar Marmoush ↑ 46'
Coach
Hossam Hassan
Iran Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 1
- 13
- 4
- 5
- 19
- 23
- 6
- 21
- 14
- 8
- 9
Bench
- 22
- 12
- 15
- 3
-
2
Saleh Hardani ↑ 46'
- 25
- 10
- 26
- 16
- 17
- 11
- 24
- 18
-
7
Alireza Jahanbakhsh ↑ 90'
-
20
Shahriar Moghanlou ↑ 66'
Coach
Amir Ghalenoei
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Egypt xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Iran xG
I would bet for:
Egypt or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Egypt or Draw
74%
Draw or Iran
58%
Egypt or Iran
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.7%
1 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Egypt
| Handicap | Egypt covers | Push | Iran covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 23% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Egypt keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Iran keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.