Egypt face Iran, knowing the winner could book their spot at the top of Group G at the World Cup.The Pharaohs currently sit at the top of the pile, with four points to their name. But both Iran and Belgium are chasing them in the final fixtures, so Mohamed Salah and Co cannot take it easy in this one.Iran have the chance to qualify second, if they can match Belgiums result. A draw for the Red Devils or even a loss could open the door for New Zealand to go through, meaning there is a lot on the line for all four sides in this one.Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.Table of ContentsEgypt team newsIran team newsWhere to watch Egypt v Iran: TV and online streamsStats for Egypt v IranPrediction for Egypt v IranEgypt team newsEgypt starting XI: Shoubir, Hany, Rabia, Abdelmoneim, Fatouh, Ashour, Lashin, Saber, Trezeguet, SalahEgypt substitutes: Elshenawy, Soliman, Alaa, Ibrahim, Hafez, Alaa, Donga, Attia, Abdelkarim, Hassan, Adel, Marmoush, ZizoIran team newsIran starting XI: Beiranvand, Khalilzadeh, Mohammadi, Kanani, Nemati, Rezaeian, Ezatolahi, Mohebbi, Ghoddos, Ghorbani, TaremiIran substitutes: Niazmand, Hosseini, Hardani, Hajisafi, Yousefi, Iri, Jahanbakhsh, Cheshmi, Torabi, Razaghinia, Ghayedi, Alipour, Hosseinzadeh, Moghanloo, DargahiWhere to watch Egypt v Iran: TV and online streamsEgypt versus Iran kicks off at 4am on Saturday morning UK time. You can watch it on BBC 2 and stream via the BBC iPlayer.Stats for Egypt v IranEgypt have not progressed beyond the group stage of a World Cup since 1990Iran are unbeaten in their last five gamesEgypt have lost one of their last six gamesPrediction for Egypt v IranA draw is unlikely to be enough for Iran and they will have to play on the front foot which could leave space in behind for the likes Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Prediction: Egypt 2-1 Iran Topics Egypt national football team Iran National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Egypt v Iran: Predicted line-ups, preview and where to watch Jon Fisher 26th June, 2026 Iran allege harassment of captain and assistant coach by U.S. authorities in latest World Cup travel disruption Nicholas McGee 24th June, 2026 France 3-0 Iraq: Report, result and goals as Mbappe scores two more during stormy World Cup clash Mitch Fretton 23rd June, 2026 Salah on target as Egypt secure first World Cup win after 33,628 days Jon Fisher 22nd June, 2026 2026 World Cup New Zealand vs Egypt line-ups confirmed as Salah starts Tom Rostance 22nd June, 2026 Flat Belgium fail to shine again in World Cup bore draw with Iran Tom Rostance 21st June, 2026
