Egypt vs Iran — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Egypt 1 - 1 Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group G · Matchday 3). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-4-2 vs 4-3-3), key players including Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush and Ali Alipour and Mehdi Taremi, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Egypt vs Iran Predicted Starting XI & Lineups
Predicted XIs based on current form and squad news. This page refreshes automatically when official lineups drop (~1 hour before kick-off).
Egypt vs Iran Prediction
There is little to separate Egypt and Iran on paper — expect a tight, even game. Egypt's biggest threat runs through Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, while Iran will pin their hopes on Ali Alipour and Mehdi Taremi. Points here could prove decisive in Group G · Matchday 3. The match is staged at Lumen Field, Seattle. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Egypt line up in a 4-4-2, Iran in a 4-3-3. Neither side holds a clear edge, so transitions and game management could be the difference. The midfield — Emam Ashour and Mostafa Zico against Ariya Yousefi and Medhi Ghayedi — is where the game is likely won. Set pieces and the opening goal often tilt tight group games like this.
Key players to watch
- Egypt: Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Emam Ashour — 4-4-2 formation
- Iran: Ali Alipour, Mehdi Taremi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh — 4-3-3 formation
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