Egito faces Rússia in an international friendly this Thursday. The confrontation marks the preparation of the two teams towards their commitments in 2026. The game takes place at Cairo and brings together teams with different styles on the field.
Coach Hossam Hassan commands Egito, who seeks rhythm before Copa of Mundo. Rússia, without competing in official Fifa and Uefa competitions since 2022, uses friendly matches to keep the group active. The meeting takes place in the late afternoon Brazilian time.
Estádio and game conditions on Cairo
Cairo International Stadium or Misr Stadium, in Nova Capital Administrativa, should receive the duel. The lawn is usually in good condition at this time of year. The temperature in the Egyptian capital is mild at night, with a low chance of rain.
The stadium has a capacity for more than 70 thousand fans. The local fans should turn out in good numbers to support the home team. Egito plays at home for the first time in a few months within this friendly window.
Prováveis recently confirmed lineups
Egito must come with Mohamed El Shenawy in goal. The defense has Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Fathy, Mohamed Ibrahim and Ahmed Fotouh. In the middle, Hamdi Lasheen and Ahmed Ateya act. Mohamed Salah, Emam Ashour and Mahmoud Trezeguet form the offensive trio, with Omar Marmoush in the reference.
Rússia should line up Stanislav Agkatsev as goalkeeper. The defensive line has Vakhaniya, Silyanov, Melyokhin and Krugovoy. Ivan Oblyakov, Kislyak and Barinov occupy the midfield. In attack, Glushenkov, Sergeyev and Aleksandr Golovin, if recovered, complete the team.
- Mohamed Salah appears to be a doubt after having ended the European season a few days ago.
- Omar Marmoush, from Manchester City, gains space as the main attack option.
- Emam Ashour represents the local base in the Egyptian midfield.
- Aleksandr Golovin, Russian captain, has an uncertain status due to recent physical problems.
- Ivan Oblyakov carries play creation from Rússia.
Histórico of clashes between national teams
Egito and Rússia have faced each other few times in history. The last direct game ended with a 1-0 Russian victory. In total, there were five duels, with two wins for each side and one draw. The Egyptians have an advantage in goals scored at home.
Rússia maintains a good phase in friendlies. The team has gone undefeated in several recent matches against teams outside Europa. Egito is coming off a solid campaign in Copa Africana and Nações, with important victories before falling in the final stages.
Resultados latest from each team’s last five games
Egito records good recent results. The team beat Arábia Saudita 4-0 in March. Empatou scoreless against Espanha in a friendly. Antes also competed in the CAN finals with victories over Costa of Marfim and decisive draws.
Rússia beat Nicarágua 3-1 in March. Empatou with Mali at 0-0 at the end of March. Nos previous months, the team had a victory against Bolívia and a draw with Peru. The Russian team seeks consistency against more qualified opponents.
Onde watch the friendly match Egito x Rússia live
Canal UOL broadcasts the game live from 3pm. The narration is by Eduardo Moreno, with comments by Julio Gomes. The platform is available on operators such as Claro, Vivo, Sky and also on UOL Play.
Outras options include possible broadcasts on closed sports channels and international streaming platforms. No Brasil, the main focus is on the UOL signal. The live score appears on sites such as Placar UOL, Flashscore and ESPN.
Ficha technique and Int details. Friendly Games
Referee L Benbraham commands the match. FIFA Ranking places Egito in 29th position and Rússia in 36th. The game is valid as direct preparation for the Copa of the Mundo of 2026. The Egito integrates the Grupo G alongside Bélgica, Irã and Nova Zelândia.
Hossam Hassan must use the match to define the final group of 25 players. Rússia, led by Valery Karpin, tests tactical options against a strong African team. The friendly also serves to measure the competitive level after a long period without high-level official games.
Fans hope to see Mohamed Salah in action, even if for limited minutes. The Egyptian captain carries the weight of the fans’ expectations. Do Russian side, the creativity of Oblyakov and Golovin could create problems for the Egyptian defense.
The duel gains importance because it takes place just a few weeks before the opening of Copa. Egito plays against Bélgica on June 15th. Rússia continues the series of friendlies against Burkina Faso and Trinidad and Tobago in June.