Where to watch Egypt x Cape Verde live: international friendly match with confirmed line-up

Egypt hosts Cape Verde this Monday (17th) in an international friendly match scheduled for 1pm (Brasília time). The match takes place at the Cairo International Stadium, in Egypt, and serves as preparation for the next official competitions of the two teams. The live broadcast is confirmed on Disney+ and ESPN 2 channels.

The game marks the second meeting between the teams in less than a year, after the duels valid for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. Egypt occupies 32nd position in the FIFA rankings, while Cape Verde appears in 71st place.

Where to watch live

The match will be broadcast exclusively in Brazil via the Disney+ streaming service. Subscribers can follow the full confrontation from 1pm directly on the platform.

ESPN 2 also shows the game on pay television. The channel is available in the main cable and satellite operator packages nationwide.

Recent clash history

Egypt and Cape Verde faced each other twice in 2024 in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. In the first game, held in September in Egypt, the home team won 3-0.

In the return match, in November in Cape Verde, the score ended in a 1-1 draw. The results guaranteed Egypt’s qualification for the final phase of the continental tournament.

Both teams maintain an undefeated streak in recent friendlies. Egypt comes from a goalless draw against Tunisia, while Cape Verde beat Comoros 2-0 in the last preparatory match.

Team Lineup

Egypt enters the field with a 4-3-3 formation. Coach Rui Vitória is counting on the return of players who play in Europe for the friendly.

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• Goleiro: Mohamed El-Shenawy
• Defesa: Omar Kamal, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Mohamed Hamdy
• Meio-campo: Hamdy Fathy, Emam Ashour, Mohamed Elneny
• Ataque: Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Omar Marmoush

Cabo Verde mantém base que disputou as eliminatórias.O treinador Bubista deve repetir o esquema 4-2-3-1 utilizado nos últimos jogos.

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Importância do amistoso

O confronto serve como último teste antes do início das eliminatórias para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. Ambas as seleções integram grupos africanos e buscam ajustar detalhes táticos para os compromissos oficiais.

Egito mantém tradição de realizar amistosos contra equipes africanas durante as datas FIFA. A partida também permite observar novos jogadores convocados para integrar o elenco principal.

Canais e horários confirmados

A transmissão inicia às 12h50 com imagens do aquecimento das equipes. O Disney+offers original audio and narration options in Portuguese for Brazilian subscribers.

• Broadcast starts: 12:50 pm (Disney+ and ESPN 2)
• Start whistle: 1pm (Brasília time)
• Venue: Cairo International Stadium
• Competition: International friendly

The game will not be partially released to the public due to security measures adopted by the Egyptian federation. The full match is available for replay on platforms after it ends.