Egypt's World Cup Trail: Brazil and Norway to Feature in June Friendlies

June Friendlies and World Cup Preparation

Hamadan (Hamada) El-Sharbini, a member of the Egyptian Football Association board, announced that two warm-up matches have been agreed for June ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Egypt are placed in Group Seven for the 2026 World Cup alongside Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

El-Sharbini noted on television that the federation has finalized deals to face Brazil and Norway before the World Cup.

Egypt will also stage a training camp in Qatar in March, with near-final arrangements to meet Spain and Saudi Arabia in friendlies.

He added that a four-nation event could be held with another opponent, but the current plan remains Spain and Saudi Arabia.

El-Sharbini emphasized that all agreements were coordinated with head coach Hossam Hassan, countering rumors of his departure in light of AFCON results in Morocco.

Punchline 1: If strategy were dessert, Egypt’s plan would be tiramisu—layered, a bit messy, but deliciously effective.
Punchline 2: If winning were kebabs, Egypt’s road to glory would be extra spicy.