Searched facts that matter: Egypt’s squad contains both Salah and Marmoush, with Trezeguet and Zizo/Emam Ashour giving Hossam Hassan multiple right-sided/central runners; recent form is credible against strong opposition: 0-0 at Spain, 2-1 loss to Brazil, 1-0 over Russia. Iran’s key searched facts are Taremi’s 16-goal Olympiacos season, June wins over Mali and Gambia, a final squad with Beiranvand/Jahanbakhsh/Ghoddos, and off-field travel/fan issues. Tactical read: this is likely the second-place decider. Egypt have higher attacking ceiling and more pace in transition; Iran may be more comfortable without the ball and dangerous on restarts. Game-state matters: if Iran enter needing only a point, their draw probability rises. No searched suspension flag.

This clash likely decides the second automatic qualifying spot in Group G. Both teams are built on defensive solidity, but Egypt possesses the ultimate difference-maker in Mohamed Salah. Iran's attack is heavily diminished without Sardar Azmoun, making them overly reliant on Mehdi Taremi against a resolute Egyptian backline. Egypt's unbeaten qualifying run and experience in tight tournament matches give them the upper hand. Expect a tense, tactical battle where a single moment of brilliance from Salah or Omar Marmoush breaks the deadlock, sending the Pharaohs through to the knockouts.

EGY vs IRN: close African-Asian clash. EGY Salah/Marmoush, solid defense (7 clean sheets qual); IRN Taremi experience, flexible formations. Recent friendlies favor both defensively. Tactical: low-block IRN, EGY possession/counters. No major injuries reported. (Searched: ESPN results, FIFA, rankings).