Egypt vs Iran: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Egypt and Iran will clash against each other on June 27 IST.
The final Group G matchup between Egypt and Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the deciding factor in whether they can secure a spot in the tournament or not. This may prove to be a deciding factor in concluding the group.
Iran are in Group G after securing two victories and a draw with New Zealand, having four points. Iran are the group leaders in Group G with two points after their two wins and a draw against Belgium. Egypt, who beat New Zealand, share the points with them with two. This match-up is the final match-up in the group phase.
Both countries have played very well at the start of the tournament, but have limited international experience against one another. The next time the two teams meet, it will be the first competition between them.
Egypt vs Iran head-to-head record
Egypt and Iran have met only twice in senior men’s international football. Both previous encounters came in international friendlies, with Iran holding the advantage in the overall record.
Iran won the first meeting 2-1 in July 1975, while the second encounter ended in a 1-1 draw in June 2000. Egypt are still searching for their first victory.
- Matches played: 2
- Egypt wins: 0
- Iran wins: 1
- Draws: 1
- Goals scored by Egypt: 2
- Goals scored by Iran: 3
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Egypt vs Iran: What happened the last time both sides faced each other?
The most recent meeting between the two nations took place in June 2000 in an international friendly. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing the spoils in their second-ever meeting.
Their first encounter came in July 1975, when Iran secured a 2-1 victory in another friendly. The FIFA World Cup 2026 clash will therefore mark the first competitive meeting between Egypt and Iran.
Egypt vs Iran: Last meetings
- 06 June 2000: Iran 1-1 Egypt (International Friendly)
- 17 July 1975: Iran 2-1 Egypt (International Friendly)
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India?
Zee5 is the official broadcaster of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in India.
When and where is the Egypt vs Iran match?
The Egypt vs Iran match will be played on June 27 in Seattle.
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