Brazil 2–1 Egypt: match summary and the Pharaohs' upcoming fixture

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Mohamed Rek

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06.06.26 FT Friendly International

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The Egyptian team fell to Brazil (2-1) in a friendly match played overnight from Saturday to Sunday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Cleveland, USA.

The Seleção seized an early lead as Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring in the 7th minute. But Egypt responded swiftly, with Mostafa Abdel Raouf "Zizo" drawing the sides level just four minutes later.

After the break, Carlo Ancelotti's men regained the advantage thanks to their young striker Endrick, who netted the winner in the 51st minute.

This victory allows Brazil to continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup with growing confidence. The Seleção will compete in Group D alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.

Brazil 2-1 Egypt: match highlights and goals

With commentary from Ayman El Kashif 👌🏼 The goals from the friendly between Egypt and Brazil, 1-2, as both sides prepare for the World Cup pic.twitter.com/Nvn16wCK5B

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The Pharaohs' next challenge

After their defeat to Brazil, Egypt now looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs will kick off their World Cup campaign with a clash against Belgium, scheduled for Monday, June 15 at 19:00 GMT.

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