Brazil beat Egypt 2-1 in warm-up fixture ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil continued their impressive World Cup preparations by securing a 2-1 victory over Egypt in their final warm-up match held in Cleveland. This win marks their third consecutive friendly victory heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The five-time world champions started strongly, with midfielder Bruno Guimarães capitalizing on a defensive error in the seventh minute to give Brazil the lead. However, Egypt responded swiftly, with Mostafa Ziko leveling the score just four minutes later after intercepting a misplaced backpass.

Brazil faced a setback when defender Wesley Franca was forced off due to injury midway through the first half. Despite the disruption, Carlo Ancelotti's squad regained composure. After a series of substitutions at halftime, substitute Endrick netted the decisive goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by a surging run from Raphinha down the left flank.

Brazil successfully defended their lead for the remainder of the match, building significant momentum ahead of their World Cup opener against Morocco. For Egypt, the loss concludes a three-match unbeaten run as they now turn their attention to their opening World Cup fixture against Belgium.