Friendly: probable line-ups for Egypt vs Saudi Arabia

Africa 27 March 2026 at 06:44

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

As part of their first test match during the March international break, Egypt will take on Saudi Arabia this Friday.

This fixture serves as a key preparation for both squads ahead of the 2026 World Cup, set to take place next June in the United States.

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Drawn in Group G, the Pharaohs will face Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Meanwhile, the Green Falcons will compete in Group H alongside Spain, Cape Verde, and Uruguay.

Egypt's probable line-up

Goalkeeper: Mohamed El Shenawy

Defenders: Ahmed Fattouh, Ramy Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hany

Midfielders: Hamdi Fathi, Emam Ashour, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet

Forwards: Haitham Hassan, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed

Saudi Arabia's probable line-up

Goalkeeper: Nawaf Al-Aqidi

Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulilah Al-Amri, Hassan Kadash, Ali Lajami

Midfielders: Mohammed Kanno, Murad Al-Hawsawi, Musab Al-Juwair

Forwards: Turki Al-Amar, Firas Al-Buraikan, Khaled Al-Ghannam

Head-to-head history

The two sides have met seven times in the past. Egypt has claimed four victories, while Saudi Arabia has won twice, and only one encounter ended in a draw.

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