Egypt vs Iran: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Egypt meet Iran with the live market leaning Egypt's way (42% to win, 32.5% draw). Salah leads the Pharaohs back to the World Cup. Iran, meanwhile, asia's most consistent qualifiers, still chasing a first knockout berth.

Egypt's edge comes from world-class talisman in salah, but Iran will look to exploit over-reliance on salah. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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