Egypt vs Iran — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Egypt vs Iran kicks off in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Egypt and Iran meet in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a clash between two Asian and African powerhouses with contrasting styles. Egypt, led by the iconic Mohamed Salah, rely on swift counter-attacks and defensive solidity. Under manager Hossam Hassan, they have developed a disciplined 4-3-3 formation, with Salah cutting in from the right and creative midfielders like Mahmoud Trezeguet providing support. Iran, coached by Amir Ghalenoei, are known for their resilience and tactical organization. They often deploy a compact 4-4-2 or 5-3-2, aiming to frustrate opponents and hit on the break through Sardar Azmoun and Mehdi Taremi. Key battles will be in midfield, where Egypt's Mohamed Elneny and Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi vie for control. Egypt need a win to boost their knockout hopes, while Iran will look to grind out a result. Set pieces could be decisive, with Egypt's aerial threat from defenders and Iran's proficiency from dead-ball situations.

Key players to watch

Egypt

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) — The talismanic winger is Egypt's all-time top scorer and chief creative force, capable of decisive moments.
Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal) — The experienced midfielder provides stability and ball circulation in the center of the park.
Ahmed Hegazi (Al-Ittihad) — A commanding center-back who marshals the defense and poses a threat from corners.

Iran

Mehdi Taremi (Inter Milan) — A versatile striker with excellent hold-up play and finishing; key to Iran's counter-attacks.
Sardar Azmoun (Bayer Leverkusen) — Quick and clinical, he partners Taremi to form a potent forward duo.
Saeid Ezatolahi (Vejle) — A combative midfielder who breaks up play and launches transitions.

How to watch Egypt vs Iran — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Egypt vs Iran?

Sat, Jun 27 at 03:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Egypt vs Iran?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.