Egypt turns down European offers ahead of the World Cup

The technical staff of the Egyptian national team, led by Hossam Hassan, has made its decision: Egypt will play just one friendly match before the 2026 World Cup, against Brazil, on June 6.

Despite several proposals sent to the Egyptian Football Association to organize additional warm-up matches, the decision was made not to multiply the tests and instead to focus on a top-tier clash with the Seleção.

Egypt turns down Switzerland, Norway, Austria and Panama

Indeed, offers were received to play against Switzerland, Norway, Austria, and Panama. However, the Pharaohs' staff decided that a single high-profile match would be enough as part of their set program.

In the same context, Egyptian FA member Mostafa Abou Zahra confirmed the scheduling of this friendly, stating that June 6 has been definitively set as the date.

At the 2026 World Cup, Egypt will compete in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Brazil, for its part, is drawn in Group C with Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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