Egypt to Face Brazil in Friendly Match Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Egyptian national football team, under the guidance of coach Hossam Hassan, is gearing up for a high-stakes friendly match against Brazil, scheduled to take place in Ohio, USA.

Recently, Egypt secured a narrow victory over Russia, winning 1-0 in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the World Cup.

Egypt will compete in Group G of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

The team’s World Cup campaign kicks off with a challenging match against Belgium on June 15, followed by a clash with New Zealand on June 22, and they will conclude their group stage matches against Iran on June 27.

On the other hand, Brazil is placed in Group C, which includes Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti as they aim for advancement to the knockout stages of the tournament.

Match Schedule: Egypt vs. Brazil

The anticipated friendly between Egypt and Brazil will take place at 1 AM on Sunday, June 7. This match serves as an important opportunity for the coaching staff to assess player readiness ahead of the World Cup.

Broadcast Information

The friendly match will be broadcast live on ON Sport channel and Abu Dhabi Sports channel, providing fans with the chance to follow this crucial encounter before the start of the World Cup.

Historical Encounters: Egypt vs. Brazil

The historical record between Egypt and Brazil heavily favors the latter, with Brazil having dominated all previous encounters between the two teams.

The two sides have faced each other six times before, comprising five friendlies and one official match. Brazil has won every encounter without Egypt managing to secure a single victory or draw.

In their meetings back in 1960 in Cairo, Brazil triumphed with impressive scorelines of 5-0, 3-1, and 3-0. The rivalry continued in 1963 when Brazil again emerged victorious with a score of 1-0.

The only official match occurred during the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa in 2009. Despite an admirable performance from Egypt, they lost narrowly to Brazil by a scoreline of 4-3 in their opening group stage match.

The last encounter took place in 2011 during a friendly match held in Qatar, where Brazil won again with a score of 2-0, further solidifying their historical dominance over Egypt.