The top spot in Group G and an automatic berth in the Round of 32 are on the line Friday night as Egypt faces Iran to conclude Friday’s World Cup slate.
Egypt enters atop the group with four points and has the clearest path to first place after opening its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Belgium before defeating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday. After New Zealand grabbed an early lead in the 15th minute, Egypt responded with three second-half goals from Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah, and Trézéguet.
Iran has opened the tournament with back-to-back draws, first playing New Zealand to a 2-2 draw before battling Belgium to a scoreless draw on Sunday. Although Belgium also enters Friday with two points, Iran currently holds the tiebreaker for second place thanks to scoring more goals.
Egypt can clinch the Group G title and a spot in the Round of 32 with a win Friday night. Iran, meanwhile, also needs a victory to guarantee a place in the knockout stage. Otherwise, it will need help from New Zealand against Belgium.
Egypt vs. Iran Current Odds
With both teams needing a positive result, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook expects a competitive match, listing both sides at plus money while making Egypt the slight favorite.
- Egypt: +135
- Iran: +300
- Draw/Tie: +160
Egypt vs Iran Predictions
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Egypt vs. Iran Three-Way Moneyline Pick: Egypt +135
Egypt enters Friday as the Group G leader and controls its own destiny. A victory secures first place in the group, while a loss would allow Iran to leapfrog Egypt in the standings.
A draw wouldn’t be a bad outcome for Egypt either, as it would guarantee a top-two finish and an automatic berth in the Round of 32, while still leaving open the possibility of winning the group depending on the result of New Zealand vs. Belgium.
- Egypt vs. Iran Three-Way Moneyline Pick for June 26: Egypt +135
Popular Props for Egypt vs. Iran
Mohamed Salah dominates the player prop markets heading into kickoff, owning the four most-bet props and appearing in seven of the top 10:
- Mohamed Salah – Shots on Target Over 0.5
- Mohamed Salah – To Score or Assist
- Omar Marmoush – Shots on Target Over 0.5
Egypt & Iran Group G Winner Odds
Egypt is the favorite to win Group G, while Iran has the longest odds among the three teams still in contention:
- Egypt to win Group G: -250
- Iran to win Group G: +800
Egypt & Iran World Cup Winner Odds
Egypt is tied for the fifth-longest odds to win the 2026 World Cup, while Iran remains tied for the tournament’s longest odds:
- Egypt to win the World Cup: +20000
- Iran to win the World Cup: +250000
Egypt vs. Iran Match Info
- 📍 Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
- 📅 Date: Friday, June 26
- ⏰ Start Time: 11:00 PM ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: FS1, Telemundo, FOX One
- 🏆 Stage: World Cup Group Stage
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