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Seattle, June 25: Egypt and Iran will square off in a decisive Group G encounter at Lumen Field on Saturday, with both teams still in contention for a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Egypt enter the final round of group matches at the top of the standings with four points from two games. The Pharaohs opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Belgium before boosting their qualification hopes with an impressive 3-1 victory over New Zealand.The African side are now within touching distance of a place in the Round of 32. A draw against Iran would be enough to secure progression, while a victory would guarantee top spot in the group.Iran, meanwhile are still searching for their first win of the tournament. (Agencies)
