Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEgypt vs Iran is a must-see match, and an incredibly difficult clash to predict, as either side can top the Group G table come 6am British time.Belgium vs New Zealand will be played simultaneously, with the All Whites being the only team of the four unable to finish first in the group.Still, all four sides can secure qualification to the knockout stages, but topping the table guarantees a reasonable path to the Round of 16, and perhaps even the quarter-finals; both Egypt and Iran will be aware of those stakes.Egypt vs Iran prediction, as Mohamed Salah's men look to top Group GPrior to Monday, Egypt, the most successful side in Africa Cup of Nations history, had never won a World Cup game.That all changed, as the greatest African footballer to ever grace the game, Mohamed Salah, commanded the Pharaohs to a 3-1 victory over New Zealand. You may like How to watch Egypt vs Iran for FREE Belgium vs Egypt prediction, as Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne go head-to-head How to watch New Zealand vs Egypt for FREE: Live stream details for World Cup 2026 Salah will have to play an integral role in the match should Egypt wish to secure a second consecutive win, and set up an intriguing route to the later phases of the 2026 World Cup.But Omar Marmoush, despite failing to make a significant impact in North America so far, is also a quietly boiling terror, capable of springing to life should even a half chance fall his way.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Together, those two combine as the scariest African attacking duo in the world, and Iran will be more than aware of their threat.On Iran's side, they will also know that the Pharoahs' poor record on the World Cup stage gives them an equally solid chance of stealing the result they need.Even Egypt's golden era national teams failed to make their mark at the tournament, and while Monday's victory may have gotten the Salah-led side past the hump, demons like that are hard to shake. What to read next How to watch Belgium vs Egypt for FREE: Live stream details for World Cup 2026 as the Red Devils look to brush off underachievers tag Belgium vs Iran predictions, as the Red Devils look for their first win Belgium vs New Zealand prediction: Can the All Whites spring a surprise, and would it even be a surprise? Even more so, because the Pharaohs are the only team in the group to have already qualified, meaning that complacency and an "it isn't the end of the world" mentality could rear its head should Iran take an early lead.The Iranians have a storyline of their own: setting up a knockout clash against the nation that has made their World Cup tournament so difficult the United States in the Round of 16.That path is only possible if they top the group, which only a win will give them a chance of doing.What Egypt have going for them is a veteran Salah surely in higher confidence than he has been for most of the 2025/26 season.The Liverpool and Premier League legend endured a rough campaign being played mostly out of his ideal position, and tied to the whipping post to protect new signings and an incompetent Arne Slot, but he looks more at home than anywhere else when he's with Egypt.The Pharaohs' right-back, Mohamed Hany, and recent attacking introduction, Mostafa Ziko, are also in fine form, as well as the blistering Emam Ashour in midfield.This clash will be a tight draw, with Egypt still topping the group and Iran going through as one of the Top 8 third-placed sides.Prediction: Egypt 2-2 IranTOPICSMohamed SalahEgyptIranKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
