Mohamed Salah leads Egypt's 2026 World Cup squad. Meet the Pharaohs' best players, including Omar Marmoush, and more.

Egypt are taking on Iran in their final group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle today. Mohamed Salah’s side have already qualified for the knockout stage and are hoping to secure top spot in Group G with a win.

Egypt enters the final matchday on top of the group after collecting 4 points from their first two matches, while Iran is still unbeaten and knows a victory could be enough to secure qualification. The final Group H standings remain wide open heading into the last round of matches.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid congratulates Egypt on reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after beating Australia on penalties, marking their first knockout win and setting up a clash with Argent

Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties in the Round of 32, securing their first-ever World Cup knockout victory and advancing to face Argentina.

The match at BC Place in Vancouver has both New Zealand and Egypt searching for their first 2026 World Cup win after opening the tournament with draws. Emirati referee Omar Mohamed Al Ali's appointment to this game is the biggest match of his career and his World Cup debut as a lead official.