Match Info

Competition: International Friendly

Date: May 29, 2026

Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 01:00 Beijing Time (next day)

Venue: Cairo International Stadium

Egypt Preview

Egypt enter this high-profile international friendly hoping to continue their strong recent momentum after several disciplined performances strengthened confidence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Pharaohs continuing to rely on defensive organisation, midfield control, and the attacking leadership of Mohamed Salah to remain one of Africa’s most dangerous international sides, while home matches in Cairo regularly create an emotionally intense atmosphere for visiting opponents.

Russia Preview

Russia arrive carrying confidence following a productive recent run of international fixtures that highlighted the squad’s attacking depth and physical intensity, with the visitors increasingly showing greater tactical flexibility and willingness to play progressively in possession despite facing limited elite-level opposition over recent years, while this match represents one of their toughest away tests in the current international cycle.

Probable Lineups

Egypt (4-3-3)

El Shenawy; Hany, Abdelmonem, Hegazy, Hamdi; Elneny, Fathy, Trezeguet; Marmoush, Salah, Mostafa Mohamed

Russia (4-2-3-1)

Safonov; Karavaev, Diveev, Osipenko, Krugovoy; Barinov, Glebov; Miranchuk, Golovin, Zakharyan; Tyukavin

We Say

This fixture has all the ingredients to become a highly competitive and tactically balanced international contest because both sides possess strong physical profiles and enough attacking quality to punish defensive mistakes, though Egypt’s home atmosphere, defensive discipline, and greater experience playing under intense pressure in Cairo may ultimately provide the hosts with a slight edge in what should be an entertaining encounter.

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