Spain vs Egypt – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Spain and Egypt meet in Barcelona on Tuesday in a friendly that both sides will use as World Cup preparation. La Roja come into the game after a 3-0 win over Serbia, and Egypt following a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.

Spain vs Egypt – Match preview and team news

Spain team news

Head coach Luis de la Fuente is expected to use this fixture to evaluate squad depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup, likely leading to significant rotations.

The squad will be without key midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who withdrew after sustaining a knee injury, and defender Aymeric Laporte, who remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.

Established stars like Rodri, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal may be rested, though the match provides an opportunity for Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres to lead the attack.

All eyes will also be on young sensation Victor Munoz, who is tipped to start after scoring on his international debut. Spain’s technical approach will focus on high possession and integrating fringe players into their tactical system.

Egypt team news

Egypt remain without their captain Mohamed Salah due to ongoing injury concerns.

Coach Hossam Hassan is expected to rely on the clinical form of Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush and the creativity of Zizo to spearhead the offensive line.

Defensively, the Pharaohs are hampered by the absence of Mohamed Abdelmonem, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, placing more responsibility on the veteran leadership of goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy.

Midfield mainstay Trezeguet is also poised to earn his 94th cap, providing essential experience against elite European opposition.

Egypt’s strategy will likely involve a disciplined defensive shape combined with quick transitions, testing their progress against one of the world’s top-ranked sides as they continue their preparations for upcoming competitive qualifiers.

Form

Spain

Spain remains one of the standout international teams in world football, with six wins from their last seven matches and a strong run of goalscoring form. Their latest outing ended in a comfortable 3-0 victory over Serbia, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Victor Munoz adding a debut goal.

Egypt

Egypt arrives in Barcelona full of confidence following a commanding 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia. Despite missing Mohamed Salah, the Pharaohs have shown impressive offensive depth, with Omar Marmoush and Zizo spearheading a potent frontline.

Predicted lineups

Spain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Huijsen, Grimaldo; Fornals, Zubimendi; Munoz, Olmo, Pino; F Torres

Egypt: El Shenawy; Hany, Ibrahim, Fathy, Fatouh; Ashour, Attia; Issa, Zizo, Trezeguet; Marmoush

How to watch Spain vs Egypt?

Spain vs Egypt will be shown live in the UK on Amazon Prime PPV.

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