BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Kickoff: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
Competition: FIFA International Fixture (2026 World Cup Cycle)
Broadcast: FOX Sports / Telemundo / TSN / FIFA+
Venue Information — BC Place Stadium
Location: Vancouver, BC
Capacity: ~54,500
Pitch Type: Hybrid turf
Playing Conditions: Wide pitch, favors possession and wing play
Historical Tendencies:
Roof often closed → stable, climate‑controlled environment
Low‑to‑moderate scoring
Technical sides thrive
Weather Forecast (Vancouver, BC)
Temperature: 72°F outside at kickoff
Wind: 5 mph
Humidity: 60%
Conditions: Mild, partly cloudy — but roof expected to be closed, creating consistent indoor conditions Impact: Neutral environment; ideal for Egypt’s structured buildup and Iran’s compact defensive shape.
Injury Report
Egypt
Mohamed Salah — ACTIVE (rested in previous friendly; fully fit)
Trezeguet — ACTIVE (minor thigh tightness monitored)
Mohamed Elneny — OUT (knee recovery)
Ahmed Hegazi — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin discomfort)
Mostafa Mohamed — ACTIVE (full training)
Iran
Sardar Azmoun — ACTIVE (returned from calf strain)
Mehdi Taremi — ACTIVE (minutes expected to be managed)
Alireza Jahanbakhsh — OUT (hamstring injury)
Shoja Khalilzadeh — OUT (ankle ligament damage)
Majid Hosseini — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back tightness)
Team Records & Recent Form
Egypt (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 6–2–2
Goals For: 15
Goals Against: 8
Trend: Strong defensive structure; Salah‑driven attack; midfield stability improving.
Iran (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 5–3–2
Goals For: 14
Goals Against: 10
Trend: Compact, disciplined, and difficult to break down; attack inconsistent but dangerous in transition.
Tactical & Player Matchups
Mohamed Salah (EGY) vs. Iran’s Left Side
Salah’s pace, dribbling, and inside‑cutting threat
Iran missing Jahanbakhsh weakens defensive support Edge: Egypt
Mostafa Mohamed (EGY) vs. Iran’s Center‑Backs
Physical striker vs. Iran’s depleted CB rotation
Egypt can exploit aerial duels Edge: Egypt
Sardar Azmoun (IRN) vs. Egypt’s Back Line
Azmoun’s movement and finishing vs. Egypt’s sometimes slow defensive recovery
Iran’s best chance in transition Edge: Even
Taremi (IRN) vs. Egypt’s Midfield Shield
Taremi’s link‑up play vs. Egypt’s double pivot
If Iran can slow the tempo, they can create high‑quality chances Edge: Iran (situational)
Series History
All‑Time Meetings
Egypt wins: 2
Iran wins: 1
Draws: 1
Recent Meeting
Egypt 1–0 Iran (2023 Friendly)
Tight, defensive match; Salah scored the winner.
Betting Trends
Egypt
7 of last 10: UNDER
Scored first in 6 of last 8
Clean sheets in 5 of last 7
Salah has scored or assisted in 7 straight appearances
Iran
6 of last 9: UNDER
BTTS (Yes) in 4 of last 7
Conceded first in 5 of last 8
Azmoun involved in 5 of last 6 goals
MATCH ODDS
Egypt + 500
Iran + 295
Draw + 155
Over 1.5 – 160 Under 1.5 + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026
