The Egyptian national team is preparing for a strong test before the start of the 2026 World Cup by facing a much-anticipated European opponent as part of the Pharaohs' final preparation program before the global event.

The Russian Football Union announced the arrangement of a friendly match between the Egyptian national football team and its counterpart, the Russian national football team, as part of both teams' preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

The match is scheduled to take place on May 28 at the Cairo International Stadium, as part of the preparatory program that the Egyptian team is undergoing before the start of the world championship.

Reports have confirmed that negotiations between the Egyptian and Russian unions have reached their final stages, with strong indications that the match will be held in Cairo, serving as a serious test for the Pharaohs before traveling.

The Egyptian national team will compete in the World Cup within Group G, which includes the national teams of Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand, in a group that appears relatively balanced but not without strong challenges.

The match against Russia is considered the last friendly rehearsal for the Egyptian team before heading to the United States on May 30, where the team will hold its camp in the state of Ohio, in preparation for another friendly match against the Brazilian national football team on June 7, concluding preparations before the start of the World Cup.