Egypt – Spain: what are the line-ups for both teams?

World Cup 2026 31 March 2026 at 07:23

Mohamed Rek

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31.03.26 FT Friendly International

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A high-profile friendly match will see the Egypt national football team take on Spain this Tuesday evening, as both sides ramp up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The game will be played at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, officiated by Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov, with Martin Margaritov and Martin Venev as assistants, while Radoslav Gidzhenov will serve as the fourth official.

Both teams come into this clash brimming with confidence. Egypt are fresh from a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Spain recently cruised past Serbia with a 3-0 win in their latest friendly outing.

Match time

Kick-off is set for Tuesday, March 31 at 19:00 GMT at the RCDE Stadium, home of Espanyol Barcelona, located in Cornellà-El Prat.

Probable line-ups

Spain are expected to start with Unai Simón in goal, behind a backline of Porro, Cubarsí, Huijsen, and Grimaldo. In midfield, Fornals, Soler, and Muñoz are set to feature, while the attacking trio should consist of Olmo, Oyarzabal, and Ferran Torres.

On the other side, Egypt are likely to rely on Mostafa Chobir between the posts, with a defensive line featuring Fattouh, Hamdi Fathi, Yasser Ibrahim, and Mohamed Hany. In midfield, Lasheen and Marwan Attia are expected to start, supported by Issa, Emam Ashour, and Zizo, while Omar Marmoush will spearhead the attack.

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