Egypt vs Iran Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Egypt and Iran meet in a fascinating World Cup 2026 fixture on 27 June 2026, with no recorded head-to-head history to draw on ahead of what is set to be a genuinely open contest. Iran enter ranked 21st in the world, six places above Egypt at 27th, yet both sides arrive in identical form across their last six matches, making this one of the more intriguing match-ups of the tournament’s group stage.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded meetings between Egypt and Iran in the available data, making this fixture a first between the two nations at this level. With no shared history to analyse, current form, squad quality and tournament context carry all the weight in assessing how these sides compare ahead of their 27 June encounter.

Egypt: Recent Form

Egypt head into this match having won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six matches — a return of 1.83 points per match. The Pharaohs have been notably solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets in those six outings and conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per match. Going forward they have averaged 1.67 goals per match, though they failed to score on one occasion. Their most recent result was an impressive 3-1 away win over New Zealand on 22 June, which followed a creditable 1-1 draw away to Belgium on 15 June. A 1-2 defeat against Brazil on 6 June represents their only loss in this run, sandwiched between a home win over Russia and a goalless draw away to Spain — a sequence that underlines their capacity to compete against strong opposition.

• 22 Jun 2026 — New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (Away, W)
• 15 Jun 2026 — Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Away, D)
• 6 Jun 2026 — Brazil 2-1 Egypt (Away, L)
• 28 May 2026 — Egypt 1-0 Russia (Home, W)

Iran: Recent Form

Iran carry an identical W3 D2 L1 record into this fixture, also earning 1.83 points per match across their last six. Team Melli have been the more prolific side in that spell, scoring 13 goals at an average of 2.17 per match — their standout result being a 5-0 away demolition of Costa Rica on 31 March. They have also kept three clean sheets, though their defensive average of 0.83 goals conceded per match is marginally higher than Egypt’s. Iran’s most recent outings have been tighter affairs: a 0-0 draw away to Belgium on 21 June and a 2-2 home draw with New Zealand on 16 June suggest their momentum has levelled off somewhat after three straight wins in the spring. Their sole defeat came at home to Nigeria on 27 March.

• 21 Jun 2026 — Belgium 0-0 Iran (Away, D)
• 16 Jun 2026 — Iran 2-2 New Zealand (Home, D)
• 4 Jun 2026 — Iran 2-0 Mali (Home, W)
• 31 Mar 2026 — Costa Rica 0-5 Iran (Away, W)

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between Egypt and Iran.
• Egypt last 6: W3 D2 L1 — 10 goals scored, 4 conceded, 1.83 ppg.
• Iran last 6: W3 D2 L1 — 13 goals scored, 5 conceded, 1.83 ppg.
• Clean sheets: Both sides have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 6 matches.
• Goals scored: Iran average 2.17 per match; Egypt average 1.67 per match.
• Goals conceded: Egypt average 0.67 per match; Iran average 0.83 per match.
• rankings: Iran 21st, Egypt 27th.

How Egypt and Iran Compare

On paper, Egypt and Iran are strikingly evenly matched — both carry identical six-match records of three wins, two draws and one defeat, and both have accumulated 1.83 points per match over that period. Where they diverge is in their attacking and defensive profiles: Iran have been the more prolific side, scoring 13 goals to Egypt’s 10, while Egypt have been marginally the tighter unit at the back, conceding just 4 goals against Iran’s 5. Egypt’s defensive solidity — averaging 0.67 goals against per match — has been a particular feature of their recent run, whereas Iran’s greater goal threat, highlighted by that 5-0 win over Costa Rica, gives them a different dimension. Iran’s superior ranking of 21st compared to Egypt’s 27th adds a marginal edge on paper, but the numbers across the last six matches tell a story of two sides in very similar form.

FAQ

Have Egypt and Iran ever played each other before?

There are no recorded meetings between Egypt and Iran in the available data, meaning their World Cup 2026 fixture on 27 June 2026 represents a first encounter between the two nations at this level.

What is Egypt’s current form ahead of the match?

Egypt have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 4, with a points-per-match average of 1.83 and three clean sheets in that run.

What is Iran’s current form ahead of the match?

Iran have also won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six, scoring 13 goals and conceding 5, averaging 2.17 goals per match going forward and keeping three clean sheets.

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When do Egypt and Iran play at World Cup 2026?

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to face each other on 27 June 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 competition.