Brazil Down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup Warm-Up
Brazil held off Egypt after Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick scored, and Neymar missed the match while recovering from a calf injury.
- On Saturday, Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland in their final World Cup warm-up friendly. Teenage striker Endrick scored the winning goal for the five-time world champions.
- Early defensive lapses shaped the first half, with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes putting Brazil ahead in the seventh minute before Mostafa Zico equalized in the 11th minute after beating goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
- Following eight half-time substitutions, 19-year-old Endrick entered the match and restored Brazil's lead in the 52nd minute, finishing Raphinha's pass into the far corner with his left foot.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti's team completed a smooth World Cup build-up, having routed Panama 6-2 last Sunday at the Maracana Stadium, though Neymar remains sidelined with a calf injury.
- Egypt now turns to the World Cup, where African qualifiers open Group G on June 15 against Belgium before facing New Zealand and Iran in the tournament.
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Endrick gave Brazil the victory this Saturday by 2-1 over Egypt in Cleveland (USA), in the last friendly trial before the debut of both teams in the World Cup. Real Madrid’s future striker resolved the match for Brazil with a finish in the area at the beginning of the second part, after a first half that ended in boards, with the goals of Bruno Guimarães and Mostafa Ziko, both the result of respective defensive errors. The match was controlled b…
FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-ups — Brazil vs Egypt player ratings; report, goals, highlights
In a match shaped by early defensive lapses, Brazil struck first through Bruno Guimaraes in the seventh minute after Egypt took too much time on the ball at the back. The Newcastle United midfielder capitalised on the mistake and put Brazil ahead from inside the box.
With some Endrick at the beginning of the second time, Brazil beat Egypt on Saturday 2-1 in a friendly match between two World Cup qualifying teams, and declared itself ready to seek its sixth coronation.
Brazil fulfilled on the court, but the cost was very high. The squad led by Carlo Ancelotti closed his preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Egyptian National Team. However, the joy of the result was tarnished by the worrying injury of Wesley, who left the pitch in tears and seriously jeopardizes his participation in the international fair. The meeting began with a frenzied rhythm at the Arena Stadium in Baixada. Just at…
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