Egypt vs Iran attracts historic viewership

The match between Egypt and Iran in the 2026 World Cup set a record for viewership in the Middle East and North Africa region, with approximately 107.4 million viewers on beIN Sports, making it the most-watched game in the tournament so far. This achievement came as Egypt qualified for the Round of 16 for the first time in its history after drawing with Iran, with the Egyptian team's match setting a viewership record, surpassing other games in the tournament across the region. The Egyptian team is continuing its preparations for the upcoming match against Australia in the Round of 32.