Pre-match information
The confrontation between Egypt and Iran in the last match of Group G of the 2026 World Cup will decide the ticket to the 1/16 round. The African representative is holding an advantage when leading the group with 4 points, while Iran has 2 points and must win if they want to decide their chances of going further.
Egypt opened the tournament with a draw against Belgium before defeating New Zealand to rise to the top of the group. Just needing 1 more point against Iran, coach Hossam Hassan's team will definitely win the right to participate in the knockout round.
Mohamed Salah continues to be the biggest hope in attack when he has scored 1 goal and had 2 assists after two matches. Besides, Omar Marmoush, Emam Ashour and Mostafa Ziko are also bringing many effective attacking options, helping Egypt have a balanced playing style between ball control and counter-attack.
Meanwhile, Iran still proved to be a difficult opponent. The Asian representative successively drew with New Zealand and Belgium to maintain the opportunity to advance. In particular, goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand had an impressive performance against Belgium, contributing greatly to helping his team win 1 point.
Iran's strength lies in their well-organized defense and disciplined fighting spirit. After successfully neutralizing pressure from Belgium, coach Amir Ghalenoei's team is expected to continue to cause many difficulties for Egypt's attack.
In terms of force, both teams have all the best players. Salah continues to lead Egypt's attack, while Mehdi Taremi is Iran's scoring hope. With the current balance, Egypt is rated slightly higher thanks to the quality of personnel in attack. However, Iran can completely surprise if they maintain certainty in defense.
