- Stage
- Group G
- Date
- Capacity
- 69K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM
Mexico City
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 AM
The teams
Venue: Lumen Field
FIFA tournament name Seattle Stadium — capacity 68,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Seattle.
Transit on match day
Sound Transit Link Light Rail directly to Stadium Station (next door to Lumen Field), ~12 min from Downtown
Climate (June 2026)
Cool, dry — 14-22°C, lowest June temperatures of any US venue
Airports
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
Where to stay
Pike Place, Capitol Hill, Belltown
Full travel guide: Seattle World Cup 2026 host city →
Group G standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #9 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | #21 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | #29 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | #85 |
Other Group G fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group G Jun 15 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Iran vs New Zealand
Group G Jun 15 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Egypt
Group G Jun 21 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Iran
Group G Jun 21 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Egypt
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Belgium
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group H 00:00 UTC (next day) · Houston Stadium
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Group H 00:00 UTC (next day) · Guadalajara Stadium
Uruguay vs Spain
Group G 03:00 UTC (next day) · Vancouver Stadium
New Zealand vs Belgium
Group I 19:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
Norway vs France
Group I 19:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Senegal vs Iraq
Other matches at Lumen Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group G Jun 15 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Egypt
Group D Jun 19 · 19:00 UTC
United States vs Australia
Group B Jun 24 · 19:00 UTC
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
R32 Jul 1 · 20:00 UTC
Group G winner vs Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team
R16 Jul 6 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 81 vs Winner of Match 82
Egypt vs Iran — FAQ
When is Egypt vs Iran kicking off?
June 26, 2026 at 03:00 UTC (next day) (Lumen Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Egypt vs Iran being played?
Lumen Field (FIFA tournament name: Seattle Stadium) in Seattle. Capacity 68,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group G fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Egypt's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. ON Time Sports · Egypt TV is the primary broadcaster in Egypt.
How do I get to Lumen Field on match day?
Sound Transit Link Light Rail directly to Stadium Station (next door to Lumen Field), ~12 min from Downtown
Who else is in Group G?
Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Fri, Jun 26, 11:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM · Mexico City: Fri, Jun 26, 9:00 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 AM