Brazil set to face final friendly opponent before the 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team already has its last opponent defined before the debut in the 2026 World Cup. On June 6, Brazil will face Egypt in Cleveland, United States. The match will take place at Huntington Bank Field, exactly one week before Brazil's first game in the World Cup, against Morocco.

A duel against Africa's oldest national team

This friendly will serve as the conclusion of the Brazilian team's preparation. Egypt, known as Africa's oldest national team and one of the continent's most successful, brings with it a rich history in football. The Egyptian team holds the record for African Cup of Nations titles, with seven wins, and has participated in three FIFA World Cups, being a pioneer as the first African and Middle Eastern team to compete in the tournament in 1934, in Italy.

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Expectations for the match and the Egyptian team

Egypt, already qualified for the World Cup, will be in Group G, alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. The North African team aims to consolidate its position as one of the powers of African and Arab football, with fans dreaming of a historic campaign. The Egyptian squad boasts the talent of Mohamed Salah, its main star, and other experienced and young players, such as Omar Marmoush, Mahmoud Trézéguet, and Mostafa Mohamed.

Favorable history for Brazil

The history of matches between Brazil and Egypt since 1960 is completely favorable to the Brazilian National Team, with six wins in six games. The most memorable encounter took place on June 15, 2009, during the Confederations Cup in South Africa, where Brazil won 4-3, with goals from Kaká (twice), Luís Fabiano, and Juan. The other meetings were friendlies, the last of which was in 2011.

The stage for the friendly

Huntington Bank Field, located in Cleveland, is the stadium that hosts the games of the NFL's Cleveland Browns. Opened in July 1999, the venue has a capacity to accommodate over 67,000 spectators.

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