Egypt to Face Brazil in Friendly Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Egyptian national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, is preparing for a challenging friendly match against Brazil, scheduled to take place in Ohio, USA, in the coming days as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Egypt enters this match with high spirits after securing a 1-0 victory against Russia in their last friendly encounter, which was part of their build-up for the World Cup finals.

The Egyptian team is placed in Group G for the 2026 World Cup, alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. They will kick off their World Cup journey with a match against Belgium on June 15, followed by a clash with New Zealand on June 22, and will conclude the group stage with a game against Iran on June 27.

Meanwhile, Brazil finds itself in Group C with Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti as they aim to advance deep into the global tournament.

Match Schedule

Egypt will face Brazil in a friendly match at 1:00 AM on Sunday, June 7. This encounter is intended for both teams to assess their players’ technical and physical conditions ahead of the World Cup.

Broadcast Information

Fans can watch the eagerly anticipated friendly match on ON Sport and Abu Dhabi Sports channels, which have secured broadcasting rights for the event before the World Cup begins.

Historical Matchup

Historical data shows a clear advantage for Brazil over Egypt in previous encounters. The Brazilian team has won all matches played against Egypt throughout history.

The two teams have faced each other six times before—five friendlies and one official match—with Brazil winning every time without Egypt achieving any positive results through wins or draws.

In 1960, three matches were held between the two sides on Egyptian soil, where Brazil emerged victorious with scores of 5-0, 3-1, and 3-0. They continued their dominance in a match in 1963, winning by a narrow margin of 1-0.

The only official encounter took place during the Confederations Cup in South Africa in 2009. Despite a strong performance from Egypt, they lost to Brazil with a score of 4-3 during their group stage opener.

The last meeting between the two teams occurred in 2011 during a friendly match held in Qatar, where Brazil again triumphed with a score of 2-0, maintaining their flawless record against Egypt.