Egypt 1-1 Iran: The two teams share the points.

Thanh Vinh•June 27, 2026 06:57

The match at Lumen Field will decide the top spot in the group, with Egypt currently holding a 4-point advantage, facing a disciplined Iran side still seeking their first win.

Egypt1 - 1IranEnd
  • 0'The match has started.

    Egypt is hosting Iran.

  • 5'GOAL! Egypt (1-0)

    5th minute:M. Saber(Egypt) scored. Score: 1 - 0.

  • 11'Missed penalty

    11th minute: M. Taremi (Iran) misses the penalty.

  • 14'GOAL! Iran (1-1)

    14th minute:R. Rezaeian(Iran) scored. The score is 1-1.

  • 14'Substitution

    14th minute (Egypt): M. Abdelmonem comes on to replace Y. Ibrahim.

  • 19'Yellow card

    19th minute: H. Kanaani (Iran) receives a yellow card (Tripping).

  • 20'Yellow card

    20th minute: M. Saber (Egypt) receives a yellow card (Roughing).

  • 42'Yellow card

    42nd minute: Y. Ibrahim (Egypt) receives a yellow card (Foul).

  • 43'Yellow card

    43rd minute: A. Nemati (Iran) receives a yellow card (Tripping).

  • 45'End of the first half

    At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1.

  • 46'The second half has begun.

    The second half has begun.

  • 46'Substitution

    46th minute (Iran): A. Nemati comes on to replace S. Hardani.

  • 46'Substitution

    46th minute (Egypt): E. Ashour comes on to replace O. Marmoush.

  • 46'Substitution

    46th minute (Egypt): M. Saber comes on to replace M. Attia.

  • 57'Substitution

    57th minute (Egypt): M. Salah comes on to replace Zizo.

  • 67'Substitution

    67th minute (Iran): S. Ghoddos comes on to replace S. Moghanlou.

  • 76'Substitution

    76th minute (Egypt): M. Ziko comes on to replace H. Abdelkarim.

  • 79'Yellow card

    79th minute: S. Ezatolahi (Iran) receives a yellow card.

  • 90+1'Substitution

    90+1st minute (Iran): M. Mohebi comes on to replace A. Jahanbakhsh.

  • 90+2'Yellow card

    90+2nd minute: M. Lasheen (Egypt) receives a yellow card.

  • 90+3'VAR

    Minute 90+3': Goal Disallowed - offside — S. Khalilzadeh (Iran).

  • 90+4'Yellow card

    90+4th minute: S. Khalilzadeh (Iran) receives a yellow card (Unsportsmanlike conduct).

  • KTFinal score: Egypt 1-1 Iran

    The match ended with a 1-1 draw.

Updated at 12:05 PM on June 27, 2026

The clash between Egypt and Iran at Lumen Field in the World Cup is becoming a focal point of attention as both teams are directly competing for the top spots. Given the current situation, this match is not only significant in terms of points but also a test of character for both teams' ambitions to advance further.

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Egypt and the advantage of being at the top.

Egypt enters this match with immense confidence, currently leading the group. With 4 points accumulated, the team has demonstrated consistent and effective form. In their last two matches, they secured one win and one draw, showcasing a balance between their attacking and defensive capabilities.

Egypt's current top position gives them more autonomy in choosing their approach to the match. A draw might be enough to maintain their advantage, but with their morale high, the North African representatives will certainly want more to assert their absolute dominance in the group.

Iran's taciturnity

On the other side of the battlefield, Iran is proving to be an extremely difficult opponent to beat. Although they haven't won a single match in this year's tournament, drawing their last two games demonstrates their disciplined play and steely resolve. Currently, Iran is in second place with 2 points.

Although currently ranked just behind Egypt, Iran understands that they need a stronger breakthrough if they want to pull ahead. The fact that they've only managed draws shows their defense is functioning well, but their attack needs to be sharper to convert opportunities into decisive goals.

Analyzing the match situation

The match at Lumen Field promises to be a tense tactical battle. Egypt, with their advantage in points and form (1 win, 1 draw), will likely take control of the game's tempo. Meanwhile, Iran, with their signature frustrating counter-attacking style, will wait for mistakes from their opponents to deliver the punishment.

The two-point gap between the two teams makes the match extremely important. A win would see Iran officially overtake their rivals to claim the top spot. Conversely, a positive result would help Egypt solidify their lead and create favorable momentum for the subsequent rounds of the World Cup.

Egypt's recent form

  • June 22, 2026: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (Winner)
  • June 16, 2026: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
  • 07/06/2026: Brazil 2-1 Egypt (Loss)
  • May 29, 2026: Egypt 1-0 Russia (Winner)
  • April 1, 2026: Spain 0-0 Egypt (Draw)

Iran's recent form

  • June 22, 2026: Belgium 0-0 Iran (Draw)
  • June 16, 2026: Iran 2-2 New Zealand (Draw)
  • June 11, 2026: Iran - Grenada
  • June 4, 2026: Iran 2-0 Mali (Winner)
  • May 29, 2026: Iran 3-1 Gambia (Winner)

Rankings

TeamLocationPointform
Egypt14WD
Iran22DD

Team form and statistics

Egypt (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches:DW

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 2
  • Wins: 1 (0 at home)
  • Draw: 1 (0 at home)
  • Losses: 0 (0 at home)

Goal:

  • Scored: 4 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)
  • Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)

Iran (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches:DD

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 2
  • Wins: 0 (0 away wins)
  • Draw: 2 (1 away)
  • Losses: 0 (0 away games)

Goal:

  • Scored: 2 goals (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
  • Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)

Force situation

Egypt

  • Hossam Abdelmaguid: Suspension Through Sports Court (Missing Fixture)

Iran:No injury information available.

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:Egypt

Win or draw

Predicted odds:

  • Home team wins: 45%
  • Draw: 45%
  • Guest wins: 10%

Predicted number of goals:

  • Home team: -2.5 goals
  • Guest: -1.5 table

Advice:Double chance: Egypt or draw

Team lineup updated at 09:25 on June 27, 2026

Official lineup

Egypt

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachHossam Hassan

Starting lineup:

  • 23. Mostafa Shobeir (G)
  • 3. Mohamed Hany (D)
  • 6. Mohamed Abdelmonem (D)
  • 5. Rami Rabia (D)
  • 13. Ahmed Fatouh (D)
  • 21. Mahmoud Saber (M)
  • 17. Mohanad Lasheen (M)
  • 11. Mostafa Ziko (M)
  • 10. Mohamed Salah (M)
  • 8. Emma Ashour (M)
  • 7. Mahmoud Trézéguet (F)

Substitutes:

  • 1. Mohamed El-Shenawy
  • 16. Mahdi Soliman
  • 26. Mohamed Alaa
  • 2. Yasser Ibrahim
  • 15. Karim Hafez
  • 24. Tarek Alaa
  • 18. Nabil Donga
  • 19. Marwan Attia
  • 12. Haissem Hassan
  • 20. Ibrahim Adel
  • 25. Zizo
  • 9. Hamza Abdelkarim
  • 22. Omar Marmoush

Iran

Diagram: 5-3-2

CoachAmir Ghalenoei

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Alireza Beiranvand (G)
  • 23. Ramin Rezaeian (D)
  • 13. Hossein Kanaani (D)
  • 4. Shoja Khalilzadeh (D)
  • 19. Ali Nemati (D)
  • 5. Milad Mohammadi (D)
  • 14. Saman Ghoddos (M)
  • 21. Mohammad Ghorbani (M)
  • 6. Saeid Ezatolahi (M)
  • 9. Mehdi Taremi (F)
  • 8. Mohammad Mohebi (F)

Substitutes:

  • 12. Payam Niazmand
  • 22. Hossein Hosseini
  • 3. Ehsan Hajsafi
  • 25. Danial Eiri
  • 15. Roozbeh Cheshmi
  • 2. Saleh Hardani
  • 17. Aria Yousefi
  • 26. Amirmohammad Razzaghinia
  • 10. Mehdi Ghayedi
  • 7. Alireza Jahanbakhsh
  • 16. Mahdi Torabi
  • 11. Ali Alipour
  • 18. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
  • 20. Shahriar Moghanlou
  • 24. Dennis Eckert Ayensa

Thanh Vinh