Brazil and Egypt Set for World Cup Warm-Up in the USA: A Cleveland Showdown

Brazil and Egypt Prepare for World Cup 2026 Warm-Up in the USA

The Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Thursday, via its official X account, a friendly against Egypt as part of the final preparations for both teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The match is slated for June 6 in Cleveland, Ohio, serving as a last big test for the Selecao under veteran Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Egypt, led by coach Hossam Hassan, will seek valuable training against the world champions and sharpen their game plan before the tournament.

The federation's statement said the game will be played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, just one week before Brazil's tournament bow.

Brazil's build-up slate also includes a clash with France on March 26 in Boston and a meeting with Croatia on March 31 in Orlando.

According to the World Cup draw, Brazil are in Group 3 with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, while Egypt head to Group 7 with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

This friendly in the United States comes as both teams balance preparation with the anticipation of a demanding summer schedule.

Punchline: The ball may travel from Brazil with samba in its step, but it will also take a scenic tour of Cleveland’s skyline before finding the back of the net.

Punchline 2: If Egypt can master the art of the last-ditch defense and counter, they might just invent a new sport called 'almost scoring but not quite'—featuring a very tight offside trap and a very loud stadium cheer.