Egypt vs Iran
Kick-off: Saturday, June 27 | 11pm ET / 4am BST (Sun)
Watch for free on: BBC iPlayer (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV’s YouTube (Brazil)
Egypt take on Iran in a pivotal Group G clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with both teams eyeing a spot in the knockout stages. This could well be the match that decides who joins Belgium in the next round.
Iran sit second in the group after a gritty 0-0 draw with Belgium and a 2-2 thriller against New Zealand. Their defensive discipline against Belgium surprised many, but they’ll need to find more attacking spark against Egypt to secure progression.
Egypt, led by their talismanic forward line, have shown flashes of quality. A 3-1 win over New Zealand demonstrated their firepower, but they’ll need to be more consistent against a well-organized Iranian side. With Mohamed Salah pulling the strings in attack, Egypt will be confident of finding the net.
This match carries enormous weight — with Belgium expected to beat New Zealand, the winner of Egypt vs Iran will likely claim second place in the group and a spot in the Round of 32.
How to Watch for Free
Egypt vs Iran is available on BBC iPlayer for UK viewers, SBS for Australian audiences, and CazéTV’s YouTube channel in Brazil. Fans outside these regions can use a VPN to access free streams.
