Egypt face Iran on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA in a Group Stage fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will be played in front of up to 69,000 spectators.

While not a blockbuster on paper, this match has strategic importance for both sides, with tickets likely available closer to match day.

Pharaohs (FIFA #29) and Team Melli (FIFA #20) bring contrasting styles and ambitions to this encounter.

The Power Index gives Iran (5.8) a moderate edge over Egypt (4.8), but the gap is far from decisive. World Cup football has consistently shown that rankings and form can be overturned when the tournament pressure kicks in.

The headline individual battle pits Mohamed Salah against Mehdi Taremi. Both are among the most influential players in their respective squads and could determine the outcome through a single moment of brilliance.

In attack versus defense, Egypt's forward line featuring Adel and Faisal will test Iran's defensive structure led by Abdullayev and Ghorbani.

Going the other way, Iran's attacking threat through Alipour and Hashemnejad will examine Egypt's backline anchored by Abdelmaguid and Abdelmonem.

This match takes place at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, the United States. The venue holds 69,000 spectators and is the home ground of Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and Seattle Sounders (MLS). As an open-air venue, weather conditions will be a factor.

Seattle in June and July typically experiences mild Pacific Northwest summer — coolest host city, with average temperatures around 72°F (22°C). The coolest venue — ideal playing conditions for European teams

Lumen Field is also scheduled to host Round of 32, Round of 16 matches during the tournament, making it one of the premier venues at the 2026 World Cup.

Ticket demand for this fixture is projected as standard based on the teams involved, the stage of the tournament, and historical patterns for similar matchups at previous World Cups.

Lumen Field seats 69,000 — a mid-size World Cup venue where ticket competition will be tighter than at the largest stadiums.

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