Marc Cucurella, a player for the Spanish national team, praised the strength of the Egyptian national team, affirming that it is among the top teams in the African continent, ahead of the anticipated friendly match between the two teams.

The Egyptian national team will visit its Spanish counterpart on Tuesday evening at the Espanyol Stadium in Barcelona, as part of the teams' preparations for upcoming commitments.

During the press conference, Cucurella emphasized that facing Egypt will not be easy, referring to his previous experience against the "Pharaohs" in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He stated that the match was difficult, adding: "The Egyptian team is one of the best in Africa, and we will strive to deliver the best performance possible."

In another context, the Chelsea player spoke about his future, confirming that the idea of moving to Barcelona would be hard to refuse. However, he noted that the decision is not solely his, as it also involves family considerations.

He also expressed his happiness playing with his national team, emphasizing the strong relationship with the fans, and that playing matches in Spain gives the players extra motivation.

For his part, the Egyptian national team completed its preparations after its delegation arrived in Spain from the city of Jeddah, following a significant friendly victory over the Saudi team with a score of four goals to nil.

The match is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on "ON Sport 1" channel.

It is noted that the Egyptian national team is in a group that includes Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand, as part of the 2026 World Cup competitions.