Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 Tickets

Clash of Styles and Historic Context

Egypt arrives at the 2026 World Cup with its classic hallmark: ball to feet, patient build-up and pure talent in the final third. The North African side, queens of the Africa Cup of Nations for decades, back a possession-based game and dangerous wide play, with Salah as their attacking talisman and leader of a locker room used to performing under pressure.

Iran brings a very different approach: compact block, tight lines, full-blooded duels and lightning-fast transitions led by a powerful front line. Their football is built on rock-solid defending and ruthless finishing from their strikers. In a group that also features Belgium and New Zealand, every point in Seattle could be the difference between going home early or reaching the knockouts.

Lumen Field, with close to 69,000 fans and steep stands, traps the noise and turns every attack into an almost European-style cauldron. Experiencing an Egypt–Iran group stage clash here means living a do-or-die match from the inside, not watching it from your couch.

World Cup Pedigree and Star Players

Egypt heads into its fourth World Cup appearance after 1934, 1990 and 2018, boosted by its historic dominance in Africa and a golden generation led by Mohamed Salah, global superstar and captain, supported by top European-based players who keep the team’s competitive tempo sky-high.

Iran has now qualified for four World Cups in a row and already boasts seven tournament appearances, with statement wins over the United States, Morocco and Wales in recent editions. Their attack blends experience and firepower, featuring Taremi, Azmoun and a core group used to the most demanding stages.

This showdown at Lumen Field is no pre-season friendly: it’s a game that can shape an entire World Cup. Book your tickets and make sure you’re there live to see two giants of Africa and Asia put their World Cup dreams on the line.

Prices and Seating Areas at Lumen Field in Seattle

Lumen Field holds close to 69,000 spectators and is purpose-built for football, with great sightlines from almost anywhere in the stadium. The best “European-style” views are in the lower sideline stands, perfect if you want to follow every tactical detail like in a big Champions League arena.

The lower ends feel like the most passionate terraces in European football: ideal if you want to stand, sing non-stop and celebrate every goal just a few meters from the net.

Using the official Qatar 2022 ticket prices and typical FIFA price ranges as a rough benchmark, you can reasonably expect, as an indication, upper sidelines around €80–150, behind-the-goal and corner seats between €100–200, and central premium sidelines upwards of €200–300, with much higher hospitality options available. These figures are approximate and can vary depending on demand, opponent and exact seat location, but they’re a useful guide to pick your section and lock in the best possible experience for this Egypt–Iran showdown.