Brazil lineup confirmed: Vinicius and Raphinha lead the way against Egypt before World Cup 2026

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Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

Ancelotti named a fierce starting XI as Brazil battles Egypt in Cleveland tonight, fine tuning their tactics in a final pre World Cup friendly.

The match at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland represents Brazil’s final preparation before opening their World Cup campaign against Morocco, while Egypt will begin their tournament against Belgium.

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Brazil's starting XI against Egypt

• Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
• Defenders: Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Douglas Santos
• Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta
• Forwards: Raphinha, Igor Thiago, Vinicius Junior

What the lineup means for Egypt

For Egypt, the team sheet confirms where the biggest challenges will emerge.

Stopping Vinicius and Raphinha will require constant support for both full backs while the midfield must prevent Paqueta from receiving possession freely between the lines.

If Brazil dominate possession as expected, Hossam Hassan's side will likely focus on maintaining a compact shape and launching quick transitions through Salah and Marmoush whenever opportunities arise.

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