Brazil to Face Egypt in FIFA World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Friendly in June

February 20, 2026

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil will play Egypt in a friendly a week before FIFA World Cup 2026 begins in June, as both teams finalise preparations for the mega event, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said. The match will be held at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on June 6, five days before the start of football’s showpiece tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Brazil’s Pre-Tournament Warmup

Brazil will play its last home pre-World Cup warmup a week earlier against Panama at the Maracanã Stadium on May 31. Five-time world champion Brazil will begin its Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13, followed by Haiti on June 19 and Scotland on June 24.

Egypt’s Build-Up to the World Cup

Egypt will start the FIFA World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15 and will also face New Zealand on June 21 and Iran on June 26 in Group G. The North African team relies on star player Mohamed Salah and a mix of experienced and young talent, including Omar Marmoush, Mahmoud Trézéguet, and Mostafa Mohamed.

Historical Context and Past Encounters

There have been six matches between Brazil and Egypt since 1960, with Brazil winning all six. The most notable clash was on June 15, 2009, during the Confederations Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa, where Brazil won 4-3 with goals from Kaká (2), Luís Fabiano, and Juan. The other matches were friendlies, with the last one played in 2011.