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Brazil vs Egypt LIVE, FIFA World Cup pre-tournament friendly: BRA 1-1 EGY; Guimaraes scores but Ziko quickly equalises  CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.   Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) 
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                                      KIRK IRWIN
                                                                      
                        CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.   Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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                          KIRK IRWIN
                                              Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly between five-time World Champion Brazil and Egypt in Ohio on SundayTonight’s match will give Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti another chance to assess his squad before its Group C opener against Morocco on June 14. Brazil will be without Neymar, who is continuing his recovery from a calf injury, but the fixture offers Brazil a useful test against a compact and experienced Egypt side.For Egypt, the match will be part of its preparation for a long-awaited return to the World Cup. Drawn in Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, Hossam Hassan’s side will be looking to sharpen its structure before beginning its campaign against Belgium.Venue: Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.Kick-off: 03:30 AM (IST), 6:00 PM local time.  
						No Mohamed Salah in Egypt’s starting XI 
		Mostafa Shobeir (GK), Ahmed Fattouh, Fathy Hamdi, Ibrahim Yasser, Mohamed Hany, Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Ziko, Trezeguet, Haissem Hassan, Omar Marmoush 
						Brazil’s playing XI for tonight’s friendly
		Alisson (GK), Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius, Igor Thiago
				45′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Four minutes of added time. 
				44′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Egypt is making life difficult for itself at the back. The defenders continue to allow Brazil’s forwards to close them down. This time.. Raphinha forces another corner for Brazil.June 07, 2026 04:19YELLOW CARD
				42′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr goes down as he tries to get past Mohamed Hany, who stands his ground but is ultimately penalised. The Egyptian defender goes into the referee’s book.June 07, 2026 04:17CORNER
				39′ – First corner of the match for Egypt
			The corner is floated in, and it is cleared away but finds the foot of a Egyptian player but it is quickly blocked and goes out for a throw-in.
				38′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			The corner is floated into the box and initially cleared, but it falls to an Egyptian player on the edge of the area. His attempt is quickly blocked, and the ball goes out for a throw-in.
				36′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Trezeguet, from the far side of the pitch, floats a cross in, and a Brazilian defender gets his head on it to clear the danger. 
				34′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Guimaraes is brought down on the right-hand side; the assistant referee flags it. Raphinha to take the free-kick. 
				33′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Guimaraes floats the corner in, and goalkeeper pushes it and it goes out for a throw in. 
				32′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Paqueta plays a quick one-two with Raphinha, and the latter takes a good shot and wins the first corner for Brazil tonight
				30′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Danilo finds the ball on the right but loses it. 
				27′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr is at it again down the left. He glides past a couple of defenders and gets the ball out to Raphinha, but Shobeir is there once more, gathering comfortably and keeping Egypt level.
				25′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr races onto Raphinha’s pass and finds himself one-on-one with Shobeir, but the Egyptian goalkeeper stands tall and makes an excellent save. A swift counter-attack from Brazil, and it nearly restores the lead.
				22′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			The players head for a quick cooling break, and the coaches can have a quick word as well. June 07, 2026 03:59YELLOW CARD
				21′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			First yellow of the match and it goes to Marquinhos. 
				19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr runs forward with the ball, but the referee pulls play back for a foul. The Brazil supporters watching on are not happy with that decision.
				19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			What is going on with this Egyptian backline? It keeps inviting pressure. Every time the ball goes back to Shobeir, a Brazilian attacker is right on top of him, forcing hurried decisions in possession.
				17′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Wesley is replaced by Danilo, and Brazil is taking no chances here. With the World Cup just a week away, there is little reason to risk a player who may be carrying a knock.
				16′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Is there a injury concern already: Wesley is holding his groin, and the medics are out on pitch
				15′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Ambitious effort from full-back Wesley. He picks up the ball on the right and goes for goal from a tight angle, but the goalkeeper is equal to it and gathers comfortably.
				13′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Egypt are not used to conceding many goals, and after gifting Brazil the opener through an error of their own, they responded swiftly. Ziko’s equaliser has ensured there is a real contest on our hands.
				Brazil makes a mistake, and Egypt equalise
			A defensive lapse from Brazil now, and Marquinhos’ misplaced pass proves costly. Ziko reacts quickest, gets to the ball first and slots home the equaliser for Egypt.
				Guimaraes scores the opener
			A defensive lapse from Egypt, taking a touch too many at the back, and Brazil makes it pay. Guimaraes pounces on the mistake and puts the Selecao in front.
				6′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Hassan dribbles down the right flank but is checked in his tracks. The Egyptian appeals for a foul, but the referee is having none of it.
				5′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Raphinha through the middle, plays it to the right, and the ball is shifted to the left to Vini Jr, but the ball goes out of play. 
				3′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Great press from midfield. Paqueta plays it to Igor Thiago, and Brazil makes something out of almost nothing.
				Interesting 
			Can’t complain, given Argentina’s second kit has been all over social media. But Brazil’s dark blue second kit does bring its arch-rival to mind. A sign of things to come?
				Action is underway
			Brazil attacking from right to left. 
				First half coming up
			Pennants exchanged, handshakes done. Trezeguet and Marquinhos lead their teams through the final formalities, and kick-off is up next in Cleveland.
				Brazil’s last warm-up match was
			Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the Maracana on May 30, so this match gives Ancelotti one more chance to test his structure before the World Cup opener against Morocco. 
				Anthems of the two nations
			Egypt’s anthem first followed by Brazil next. 
				The player are out on the field
			A lot of yellow shirts if you look around, but the pocket of red is impossible to miss. Egyptians are just as passionate about their team as the Brazilians.
				We are few minutes away from kick-off
			The players are lining up in the tunnel, getting ready to come out. Anthems next. 
				As we gear up for the biggest spectacle in the world, catch all the build-ups, live blogs, and highlights on this Sportstar webpage below
			2026 FIFA World Cup Live UpdatesFollow Sportstar for the live updates of the FIFA World Cup 2026 With live scores, Fixtures, Results, History, Videos, Photos, Quizzes And Much More.
				Pictures from players’ arrival earlier today
			
				Though in substitution tonight..
			Salah will lead Egypt at the World Cup and remains its main attacking reference. He is supported by Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with Hossam Hassan looking for Egypt’s first-ever World Cup win and first knockout-stage appearance.
				Major omission and a teenage subplot
			Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed was left out, while Hamza Abdelkarim – the 18-year-old forward from Barcelona’s youth set-up, has been included and is in substitutes tonight.
				Brazil is ditching its regular all-Yellow kit for something cooler tonight. Take a look: 
			
				Earlier today, in another friendly match, Portuguese forward Leao got into a heated exchange vs Chile and punched a player. Read about it below.
			Portugal forward Leao under spotlight after punching incident in Chile friendlyPortugal forward Rafael Leao could face disciplinary scrutiny after being involved in an apparent punching incident during the ongoing international friendly against Chile at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon.
				Who will lead Brazil tonight?
			Marquinhos wears the armband, with the PSG defender anchoring the back line as Ancelotti continues to test his World Cup structure.
				Ancelotti’s Brazil still feels like work in progress
			Brazil comes into the World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti after a shaky qualifying campaign. It finished fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 28 points from 18 matches, an 8-4-6 record, 24 goals scored and 17 conceded. 
				The fans are coming in, and the players will start warming up as we move towards kick-off soon
			CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: General view inside the stadium prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
				It’d be interesting to see how this front three operate tonight
			Brazil’s front line has pace and directness tonight: Raphinha starts on the right, Vinicius Jr on the left, with Igor Thiago leading the line in Neymar’s absence.
				Something to look forward to.. 
			Egypt has Salah in reserve, but Omar Marmoush gives it pace and threat from the start. For Brazil, the bigger question remains how Ancelotti’s attack functions without Neymar.
				Tonight’s match will be Egypt’s last friendly game before the World Cup 
			
				What happened to Salah?
			Mohamed Salah starts on the bench for Egypt, which means Hassan is either managing minutes before the World Cup or testing his side’s attacking structure without its biggest name from kick-off.
				Hossam’s full-circle story
			Hossam Hassan scored the goal that sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup. Now, at 59 he will be taking the country to the 2026 edition as coach.
				Brazil and Egypt in upcoming World Cup 
			Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, and opens against Morocco on June 13. Egypt is in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, and begins against Belgium on June 15. 
				A little history to look back before tonight’s match
			Brazil is the only team to have played at every World Cup, has won the tournament five times, and leads all nations with 76 wins in 114 World Cup matches. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times but is still chasing its first World Cup win. 
				Neymar is not included today, but his fitness remains the loudest storyline around Brazil.
			What happened to Neymar, why is the forward not part of Brazil’s friendly against Egypt?Neymar will miss Brazil’s FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
				It is match-day
			Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly match between Brazil and Egypt, set to be played in Cleveland on Saturday evening.Published on Jun 07, 2026  #Brazil #Egypt #LIVE #FIFA #World #Cup #pretournament #friendly #BRA #EGY #Guimaraes #scores #Ziko #quickly #equalises

Brazil vs Egypt LIVE, FIFA World Cup pre-tournament friendly: BRA 1-1 EGY; Guimaraes scores but Ziko quickly equalises
Brazil vs Egypt LIVE, FIFA World Cup pre-tournament friendly: BRA 1-1 EGY; Guimaraes scores but Ziko quickly equalises  CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.   Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) 
                                                                          | Photo Credit:  
                                      KIRK IRWIN
                                                                      
                        CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.   Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
                                                  | Photo Credit:  
                          KIRK IRWIN
                                              Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly between five-time World Champion Brazil and Egypt in Ohio on SundayTonight’s match will give Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti another chance to assess his squad before its Group C opener against Morocco on June 14. Brazil will be without Neymar, who is continuing his recovery from a calf injury, but the fixture offers Brazil a useful test against a compact and experienced Egypt side.For Egypt, the match will be part of its preparation for a long-awaited return to the World Cup. Drawn in Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, Hossam Hassan’s side will be looking to sharpen its structure before beginning its campaign against Belgium.Venue: Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.Kick-off: 03:30 AM (IST), 6:00 PM local time.  
						No Mohamed Salah in Egypt’s starting XI 
		Mostafa Shobeir (GK), Ahmed Fattouh, Fathy Hamdi, Ibrahim Yasser, Mohamed Hany, Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Ziko, Trezeguet, Haissem Hassan, Omar Marmoush 
						Brazil’s playing XI for tonight’s friendly
		Alisson (GK), Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius, Igor Thiago
				45′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Four minutes of added time. 
				44′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Egypt is making life difficult for itself at the back. The defenders continue to allow Brazil’s forwards to close them down. This time.. Raphinha forces another corner for Brazil.June 07, 2026 04:19YELLOW CARD
				42′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr goes down as he tries to get past Mohamed Hany, who stands his ground but is ultimately penalised. The Egyptian defender goes into the referee’s book.June 07, 2026 04:17CORNER
				39′ – First corner of the match for Egypt
			The corner is floated in, and it is cleared away but finds the foot of a Egyptian player but it is quickly blocked and goes out for a throw-in.
				38′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			The corner is floated into the box and initially cleared, but it falls to an Egyptian player on the edge of the area. His attempt is quickly blocked, and the ball goes out for a throw-in.
				36′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Trezeguet, from the far side of the pitch, floats a cross in, and a Brazilian defender gets his head on it to clear the danger. 
				34′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Guimaraes is brought down on the right-hand side; the assistant referee flags it. Raphinha to take the free-kick. 
				33′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Guimaraes floats the corner in, and goalkeeper pushes it and it goes out for a throw in. 
				32′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Paqueta plays a quick one-two with Raphinha, and the latter takes a good shot and wins the first corner for Brazil tonight
				30′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Danilo finds the ball on the right but loses it. 
				27′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr is at it again down the left. He glides past a couple of defenders and gets the ball out to Raphinha, but Shobeir is there once more, gathering comfortably and keeping Egypt level.
				25′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr races onto Raphinha’s pass and finds himself one-on-one with Shobeir, but the Egyptian goalkeeper stands tall and makes an excellent save. A swift counter-attack from Brazil, and it nearly restores the lead.
				22′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			The players head for a quick cooling break, and the coaches can have a quick word as well. June 07, 2026 03:59YELLOW CARD
				21′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			First yellow of the match and it goes to Marquinhos. 
				19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr runs forward with the ball, but the referee pulls play back for a foul. The Brazil supporters watching on are not happy with that decision.
				19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			What is going on with this Egyptian backline? It keeps inviting pressure. Every time the ball goes back to Shobeir, a Brazilian attacker is right on top of him, forcing hurried decisions in possession.
				17′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Wesley is replaced by Danilo, and Brazil is taking no chances here. With the World Cup just a week away, there is little reason to risk a player who may be carrying a knock.
				16′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Is there a injury concern already: Wesley is holding his groin, and the medics are out on pitch
				15′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Ambitious effort from full-back Wesley. He picks up the ball on the right and goes for goal from a tight angle, but the goalkeeper is equal to it and gathers comfortably.
				13′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Egypt are not used to conceding many goals, and after gifting Brazil the opener through an error of their own, they responded swiftly. Ziko’s equaliser has ensured there is a real contest on our hands.
				Brazil makes a mistake, and Egypt equalise
			A defensive lapse from Brazil now, and Marquinhos’ misplaced pass proves costly. Ziko reacts quickest, gets to the ball first and slots home the equaliser for Egypt.
				Guimaraes scores the opener
			A defensive lapse from Egypt, taking a touch too many at the back, and Brazil makes it pay. Guimaraes pounces on the mistake and puts the Selecao in front.
				6′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Hassan dribbles down the right flank but is checked in his tracks. The Egyptian appeals for a foul, but the referee is having none of it.
				5′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Raphinha through the middle, plays it to the right, and the ball is shifted to the left to Vini Jr, but the ball goes out of play. 
				3′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Great press from midfield. Paqueta plays it to Igor Thiago, and Brazil makes something out of almost nothing.
				Interesting 
			Can’t complain, given Argentina’s second kit has been all over social media. But Brazil’s dark blue second kit does bring its arch-rival to mind. A sign of things to come?
				Action is underway
			Brazil attacking from right to left. 
				First half coming up
			Pennants exchanged, handshakes done. Trezeguet and Marquinhos lead their teams through the final formalities, and kick-off is up next in Cleveland.
				Brazil’s last warm-up match was
			Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the Maracana on May 30, so this match gives Ancelotti one more chance to test his structure before the World Cup opener against Morocco. 
				Anthems of the two nations
			Egypt’s anthem first followed by Brazil next. 
				The player are out on the field
			A lot of yellow shirts if you look around, but the pocket of red is impossible to miss. Egyptians are just as passionate about their team as the Brazilians.
				We are few minutes away from kick-off
			The players are lining up in the tunnel, getting ready to come out. Anthems next. 
				As we gear up for the biggest spectacle in the world, catch all the build-ups, live blogs, and highlights on this Sportstar webpage below
			2026 FIFA World Cup Live UpdatesFollow Sportstar for the live updates of the FIFA World Cup 2026 With live scores, Fixtures, Results, History, Videos, Photos, Quizzes And Much More.
				Pictures from players’ arrival earlier today
			
				Though in substitution tonight..
			Salah will lead Egypt at the World Cup and remains its main attacking reference. He is supported by Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with Hossam Hassan looking for Egypt’s first-ever World Cup win and first knockout-stage appearance.
				Major omission and a teenage subplot
			Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed was left out, while Hamza Abdelkarim – the 18-year-old forward from Barcelona’s youth set-up, has been included and is in substitutes tonight.
				Brazil is ditching its regular all-Yellow kit for something cooler tonight. Take a look: 
			
				Earlier today, in another friendly match, Portuguese forward Leao got into a heated exchange vs Chile and punched a player. Read about it below.
			Portugal forward Leao under spotlight after punching incident in Chile friendlyPortugal forward Rafael Leao could face disciplinary scrutiny after being involved in an apparent punching incident during the ongoing international friendly against Chile at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon.
				Who will lead Brazil tonight?
			Marquinhos wears the armband, with the PSG defender anchoring the back line as Ancelotti continues to test his World Cup structure.
				Ancelotti’s Brazil still feels like work in progress
			Brazil comes into the World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti after a shaky qualifying campaign. It finished fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 28 points from 18 matches, an 8-4-6 record, 24 goals scored and 17 conceded. 
				The fans are coming in, and the players will start warming up as we move towards kick-off soon
			CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: General view inside the stadium prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
				It’d be interesting to see how this front three operate tonight
			Brazil’s front line has pace and directness tonight: Raphinha starts on the right, Vinicius Jr on the left, with Igor Thiago leading the line in Neymar’s absence.
				Something to look forward to.. 
			Egypt has Salah in reserve, but Omar Marmoush gives it pace and threat from the start. For Brazil, the bigger question remains how Ancelotti’s attack functions without Neymar.
				Tonight’s match will be Egypt’s last friendly game before the World Cup 
			
				What happened to Salah?
			Mohamed Salah starts on the bench for Egypt, which means Hassan is either managing minutes before the World Cup or testing his side’s attacking structure without its biggest name from kick-off.
				Hossam’s full-circle story
			Hossam Hassan scored the goal that sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup. Now, at 59 he will be taking the country to the 2026 edition as coach.
				Brazil and Egypt in upcoming World Cup 
			Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, and opens against Morocco on June 13. Egypt is in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, and begins against Belgium on June 15. 
				A little history to look back before tonight’s match
			Brazil is the only team to have played at every World Cup, has won the tournament five times, and leads all nations with 76 wins in 114 World Cup matches. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times but is still chasing its first World Cup win. 
				Neymar is not included today, but his fitness remains the loudest storyline around Brazil.
			What happened to Neymar, why is the forward not part of Brazil’s friendly against Egypt?Neymar will miss Brazil’s FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
				It is match-day
			Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly match between Brazil and Egypt, set to be played in Cleveland on Saturday evening.Published on Jun 07, 2026  #Brazil #Egypt #LIVE #FIFA #World #Cup #pretournament #friendly #BRA #EGY #Guimaraes #scores #Ziko #quickly #equalises

CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) | Photo Credit: KIRK IRWIN

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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) | Photo Credit: KIRK IRWIN

Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly between five-time World Champion Brazil and Egypt in Ohio on Sunday

Tonight’s match will give Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti another chance to assess his squad before its Group C opener against Morocco on June 14. Brazil will be without Neymar, who is continuing his recovery from a calf injury, but the fixture offers Brazil a useful test against a compact and experienced Egypt side.

For Egypt, the match will be part of its preparation for a long-awaited return to the World Cup. Drawn in Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, Hossam Hassan’s side will be looking to sharpen its structure before beginning its campaign against Belgium.

Venue: Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kick-off: 03:30 AM (IST), 6:00 PM local time. 

No Mohamed Salah in Egypt’s starting XI

Mostafa Shobeir (GK), Ahmed Fattouh, Fathy Hamdi, Ibrahim Yasser, Mohamed Hany, Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Ziko, Trezeguet, Haissem Hassan, Omar Marmoush

Brazil’s playing XI for tonight’s friendly

Alisson (GK), Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius, Igor Thiago

  • 45′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Four minutes of added time. 

  • 44′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Egypt is making life difficult for itself at the back. The defenders continue to allow Brazil’s forwards to close them down. This time.. Raphinha forces another corner for Brazil.

  • June 07, 2026 04:19

    YELLOW CARD

    42′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr goes down as he tries to get past Mohamed Hany, who stands his ground but is ultimately penalised. The Egyptian defender goes into the referee’s book.


  • June 07, 2026 04:17

    CORNER

    39′ – First corner of the match for Egypt

    The corner is floated in, and it is cleared away but finds the foot of a Egyptian player but it is quickly blocked and goes out for a throw-in.

  • 38′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    The corner is floated into the box and initially cleared, but it falls to an Egyptian player on the edge of the area. His attempt is quickly blocked, and the ball goes out for a throw-in.

  • 36′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Trezeguet, from the far side of the pitch, floats a cross in, and a Brazilian defender gets his head on it to clear the danger. 

  • 34′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Guimaraes is brought down on the right-hand side; the assistant referee flags it. Raphinha to take the free-kick. 

  • 33′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Guimaraes floats the corner in, and goalkeeper pushes it and it goes out for a throw in. 

  • 32′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Paqueta plays a quick one-two with Raphinha, and the latter takes a good shot and wins the first corner for Brazil tonight

  • 30′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Danilo finds the ball on the right but loses it. 

  • 27′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr is at it again down the left. He glides past a couple of defenders and gets the ball out to Raphinha, but Shobeir is there once more, gathering comfortably and keeping Egypt level.

  • 25′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr races onto Raphinha’s pass and finds himself one-on-one with Shobeir, but the Egyptian goalkeeper stands tall and makes an excellent save. A swift counter-attack from Brazil, and it nearly restores the lead.

  • 22′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    The players head for a quick cooling break, and the coaches can have a quick word as well. 

  • June 07, 2026 03:59

    YELLOW CARD

    21′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    First yellow of the match and it goes to Marquinhos. 

  • 19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr runs forward with the ball, but the referee pulls play back for a foul. The Brazil supporters watching on are not happy with that decision.


  • 19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    What is going on with this Egyptian backline? It keeps inviting pressure. Every time the ball goes back to Shobeir, a Brazilian attacker is right on top of him, forcing hurried decisions in possession.

  • 17′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Wesley is replaced by Danilo, and Brazil is taking no chances here. With the World Cup just a week away, there is little reason to risk a player who may be carrying a knock.

  • 16′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Is there a injury concern already: Wesley is holding his groin, and the medics are out on pitch

  • 15′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Ambitious effort from full-back Wesley. He picks up the ball on the right and goes for goal from a tight angle, but the goalkeeper is equal to it and gathers comfortably.

  • 13′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Egypt are not used to conceding many goals, and after gifting Brazil the opener through an error of their own, they responded swiftly. Ziko’s equaliser has ensured there is a real contest on our hands.

  • Brazil makes a mistake, and Egypt equalise

    A defensive lapse from Brazil now, and Marquinhos’ misplaced pass proves costly. Ziko reacts quickest, gets to the ball first and slots home the equaliser for Egypt.

  • Guimaraes scores the opener

    A defensive lapse from Egypt, taking a touch too many at the back, and Brazil makes it pay. Guimaraes pounces on the mistake and puts the Selecao in front.

  • 6′ – BRA 0-0 EGY

    Hassan dribbles down the right flank but is checked in his tracks. The Egyptian appeals for a foul, but the referee is having none of it.

  • 5′ – BRA 0-0 EGY

    Raphinha through the middle, plays it to the right, and the ball is shifted to the left to Vini Jr, but the ball goes out of play. 

  • 3′ – BRA 0-0 EGY

    Great press from midfield. Paqueta plays it to Igor Thiago, and Brazil makes something out of almost nothing.

  • Interesting

    Can’t complain, given Argentina’s second kit has been all over social media. But Brazil’s dark blue second kit does bring its arch-rival to mind. A sign of things to come?

  • Action is underway

    Brazil attacking from right to left. 

  • First half coming up

    Pennants exchanged, handshakes done. Trezeguet and Marquinhos lead their teams through the final formalities, and kick-off is up next in Cleveland.

  • Brazil’s last warm-up match was

    Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the Maracana on May 30, so this match gives Ancelotti one more chance to test his structure before the World Cup opener against Morocco. 

  • Anthems of the two nations

    Egypt’s anthem first followed by Brazil next. 

  • The player are out on the field

    A lot of yellow shirts if you look around, but the pocket of red is impossible to miss. Egyptians are just as passionate about their team as the Brazilians.

  • We are few minutes away from kick-off

    The players are lining up in the tunnel, getting ready to come out. Anthems next. 

  • As we gear up for the biggest spectacle in the world, catch all the build-ups, live blogs, and highlights on this Sportstar webpage below

    2026 FIFA World Cup Live Updates

    Follow Sportstar for the live updates of the FIFA World Cup 2026 With live scores, Fixtures, Results, History, Videos, Photos, Quizzes And Much More.

  • Pictures from players’ arrival earlier today

  • Though in substitution tonight..

    Salah will lead Egypt at the World Cup and remains its main attacking reference. He is supported by Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with Hossam Hassan looking for Egypt’s first-ever World Cup win and first knockout-stage appearance.

  • Major omission and a teenage subplot

    Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed was left out, while Hamza Abdelkarim – the 18-year-old forward from Barcelona’s youth set-up, has been included and is in substitutes tonight.

  • Brazil is ditching its regular all-Yellow kit for something cooler tonight. Take a look:

  • Earlier today, in another friendly match, Portuguese forward Leao got into a heated exchange vs Chile and punched a player. Read about it below.

    Portugal forward Leao under spotlight after punching incident in Chile friendly

    Portugal forward Rafael Leao could face disciplinary scrutiny after being involved in an apparent punching incident during the ongoing international friendly against Chile at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon.

  • Who will lead Brazil tonight?

    Marquinhos wears the armband, with the PSG defender anchoring the back line as Ancelotti continues to test his World Cup structure.


  • Ancelotti’s Brazil still feels like work in progress

    Brazil comes into the World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti after a shaky qualifying campaign. It finished fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 28 points from 18 matches, an 8-4-6 record, 24 goals scored and 17 conceded. 

  • The fans are coming in, and the players will start warming up as we move towards kick-off soon

    CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: General view inside the stadium prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

  • It’d be interesting to see how this front three operate tonight

    Brazil’s front line has pace and directness tonight: Raphinha starts on the right, Vinicius Jr on the left, with Igor Thiago leading the line in Neymar’s absence.

  • Something to look forward to..

    Egypt has Salah in reserve, but Omar Marmoush gives it pace and threat from the start. For Brazil, the bigger question remains how Ancelotti’s attack functions without Neymar.

  • Tonight’s match will be Egypt’s last friendly game before the World Cup

  • What happened to Salah?

    Mohamed Salah starts on the bench for Egypt, which means Hassan is either managing minutes before the World Cup or testing his side’s attacking structure without its biggest name from kick-off.

  • Hossam’s full-circle story

    Hossam Hassan scored the goal that sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup. Now, at 59 he will be taking the country to the 2026 edition as coach.

  • Brazil and Egypt in upcoming World Cup

    Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, and opens against Morocco on June 13. Egypt is in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, and begins against Belgium on June 15. 

  • A little history to look back before tonight’s match

    Brazil is the only team to have played at every World Cup, has won the tournament five times, and leads all nations with 76 wins in 114 World Cup matches. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times but is still chasing its first World Cup win. 

  • Neymar is not included today, but his fitness remains the loudest storyline around Brazil.

    What happened to Neymar, why is the forward not part of Brazil’s friendly against Egypt?

    Neymar will miss Brazil’s FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.

  • It is match-day

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly match between Brazil and Egypt, set to be played in Cleveland on Saturday evening.

Published on Jun 07, 2026

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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly between five-time World Champion Brazil and Egypt in Ohio on Sunday

Tonight’s match will give Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti another chance to assess his squad before its Group C opener against Morocco on June 14. Brazil will be without Neymar, who is continuing his recovery from a calf injury, but the fixture offers Brazil a useful test against a compact and experienced Egypt side.

For Egypt, the match will be part of its preparation for a long-awaited return to the World Cup. Drawn in Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, Hossam Hassan’s side will be looking to sharpen its structure before beginning its campaign against Belgium.

Venue: Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kick-off: 03:30 AM (IST), 6:00 PM local time. 

No Mohamed Salah in Egypt’s starting XI

Mostafa Shobeir (GK), Ahmed Fattouh, Fathy Hamdi, Ibrahim Yasser, Mohamed Hany, Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Ziko, Trezeguet, Haissem Hassan, Omar Marmoush

Brazil’s playing XI for tonight’s friendly

Alisson (GK), Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius, Igor Thiago

  • 45′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Four minutes of added time. 

  • 44′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Egypt is making life difficult for itself at the back. The defenders continue to allow Brazil’s forwards to close them down. This time.. Raphinha forces another corner for Brazil.

  • June 07, 2026 04:19

    YELLOW CARD

    42′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr goes down as he tries to get past Mohamed Hany, who stands his ground but is ultimately penalised. The Egyptian defender goes into the referee’s book.

  • June 07, 2026 04:17

    CORNER

    39′ – First corner of the match for Egypt

    The corner is floated in, and it is cleared away but finds the foot of a Egyptian player but it is quickly blocked and goes out for a throw-in.

  • 38′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    The corner is floated into the box and initially cleared, but it falls to an Egyptian player on the edge of the area. His attempt is quickly blocked, and the ball goes out for a throw-in.

  • 36′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Trezeguet, from the far side of the pitch, floats a cross in, and a Brazilian defender gets his head on it to clear the danger. 

  • 34′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Guimaraes is brought down on the right-hand side; the assistant referee flags it. Raphinha to take the free-kick. 

  • 33′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Guimaraes floats the corner in, and goalkeeper pushes it and it goes out for a throw in. 

  • 32′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Paqueta plays a quick one-two with Raphinha, and the latter takes a good shot and wins the first corner for Brazil tonight

  • 30′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Danilo finds the ball on the right but loses it. 

  • 27′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr is at it again down the left. He glides past a couple of defenders and gets the ball out to Raphinha, but Shobeir is there once more, gathering comfortably and keeping Egypt level.

  • 25′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr races onto Raphinha’s pass and finds himself one-on-one with Shobeir, but the Egyptian goalkeeper stands tall and makes an excellent save. A swift counter-attack from Brazil, and it nearly restores the lead.

  • 22′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    The players head for a quick cooling break, and the coaches can have a quick word as well. 

  • June 07, 2026 03:59

    YELLOW CARD

    21′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    First yellow of the match and it goes to Marquinhos. 

  • 19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Vini Jr runs forward with the ball, but the referee pulls play back for a foul. The Brazil supporters watching on are not happy with that decision.

  • 19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    What is going on with this Egyptian backline? It keeps inviting pressure. Every time the ball goes back to Shobeir, a Brazilian attacker is right on top of him, forcing hurried decisions in possession.

  • 17′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Wesley is replaced by Danilo, and Brazil is taking no chances here. With the World Cup just a week away, there is little reason to risk a player who may be carrying a knock.

  • 16′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Is there a injury concern already: Wesley is holding his groin, and the medics are out on pitch

  • 15′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Ambitious effort from full-back Wesley. He picks up the ball on the right and goes for goal from a tight angle, but the goalkeeper is equal to it and gathers comfortably.

  • 13′ – BRA 1-1 EGY

    Egypt are not used to conceding many goals, and after gifting Brazil the opener through an error of their own, they responded swiftly. Ziko’s equaliser has ensured there is a real contest on our hands.

  • Brazil makes a mistake, and Egypt equalise

    A defensive lapse from Brazil now, and Marquinhos’ misplaced pass proves costly. Ziko reacts quickest, gets to the ball first and slots home the equaliser for Egypt.

  • Guimaraes scores the opener

    A defensive lapse from Egypt, taking a touch too many at the back, and Brazil makes it pay. Guimaraes pounces on the mistake and puts the Selecao in front.

  • 6′ – BRA 0-0 EGY

    Hassan dribbles down the right flank but is checked in his tracks. The Egyptian appeals for a foul, but the referee is having none of it.

  • 5′ – BRA 0-0 EGY

    Raphinha through the middle, plays it to the right, and the ball is shifted to the left to Vini Jr, but the ball goes out of play. 

  • 3′ – BRA 0-0 EGY

    Great press from midfield. Paqueta plays it to Igor Thiago, and Brazil makes something out of almost nothing.

  • Interesting

    Can’t complain, given Argentina’s second kit has been all over social media. But Brazil’s dark blue second kit does bring its arch-rival to mind. A sign of things to come?

  • Action is underway

    Brazil attacking from right to left. 

  • First half coming up

    Pennants exchanged, handshakes done. Trezeguet and Marquinhos lead their teams through the final formalities, and kick-off is up next in Cleveland.

  • Brazil’s last warm-up match was

    Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the Maracana on May 30, so this match gives Ancelotti one more chance to test his structure before the World Cup opener against Morocco. 

  • Anthems of the two nations

    Egypt’s anthem first followed by Brazil next. 

  • The player are out on the field

    A lot of yellow shirts if you look around, but the pocket of red is impossible to miss. Egyptians are just as passionate about their team as the Brazilians.

  • We are few minutes away from kick-off

    The players are lining up in the tunnel, getting ready to come out. Anthems next. 

  • As we gear up for the biggest spectacle in the world, catch all the build-ups, live blogs, and highlights on this Sportstar webpage below

    2026 FIFA World Cup Live Updates

    Follow Sportstar for the live updates of the FIFA World Cup 2026 With live scores, Fixtures, Results, History, Videos, Photos, Quizzes And Much More.

  • Pictures from players’ arrival earlier today

  • Though in substitution tonight..

    Salah will lead Egypt at the World Cup and remains its main attacking reference. He is supported by Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with Hossam Hassan looking for Egypt’s first-ever World Cup win and first knockout-stage appearance.

  • Major omission and a teenage subplot

    Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed was left out, while Hamza Abdelkarim – the 18-year-old forward from Barcelona’s youth set-up, has been included and is in substitutes tonight.

  • Brazil is ditching its regular all-Yellow kit for something cooler tonight. Take a look:

  • Earlier today, in another friendly match, Portuguese forward Leao got into a heated exchange vs Chile and punched a player. Read about it below.

    Portugal forward Leao under spotlight after punching incident in Chile friendly

    Portugal forward Rafael Leao could face disciplinary scrutiny after being involved in an apparent punching incident during the ongoing international friendly against Chile at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon.

  • Who will lead Brazil tonight?

    Marquinhos wears the armband, with the PSG defender anchoring the back line as Ancelotti continues to test his World Cup structure.

  • Ancelotti’s Brazil still feels like work in progress

    Brazil comes into the World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti after a shaky qualifying campaign. It finished fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 28 points from 18 matches, an 8-4-6 record, 24 goals scored and 17 conceded. 

  • The fans are coming in, and the players will start warming up as we move towards kick-off soon

    CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: General view inside the stadium prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

  • It’d be interesting to see how this front three operate tonight

    Brazil’s front line has pace and directness tonight: Raphinha starts on the right, Vinicius Jr on the left, with Igor Thiago leading the line in Neymar’s absence.

  • Something to look forward to..

    Egypt has Salah in reserve, but Omar Marmoush gives it pace and threat from the start. For Brazil, the bigger question remains how Ancelotti’s attack functions without Neymar.

  • Tonight’s match will be Egypt’s last friendly game before the World Cup

  • What happened to Salah?

    Mohamed Salah starts on the bench for Egypt, which means Hassan is either managing minutes before the World Cup or testing his side’s attacking structure without its biggest name from kick-off.

  • Hossam’s full-circle story

    Hossam Hassan scored the goal that sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup. Now, at 59 he will be taking the country to the 2026 edition as coach.

  • Brazil and Egypt in upcoming World Cup

    Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, and opens against Morocco on June 13. Egypt is in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, and begins against Belgium on June 15. 

  • A little history to look back before tonight’s match

    Brazil is the only team to have played at every World Cup, has won the tournament five times, and leads all nations with 76 wins in 114 World Cup matches. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times but is still chasing its first World Cup win. 

  • Neymar is not included today, but his fitness remains the loudest storyline around Brazil.

    What happened to Neymar, why is the forward not part of Brazil’s friendly against Egypt?

    Neymar will miss Brazil’s FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.

  • It is match-day

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly match between Brazil and Egypt, set to be played in Cleveland on Saturday evening.

Published on Jun 07, 2026

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For a brief moment, it looked as if Iran had snatched a dramatic stoppage time winner against Egypt to secure their first ever berth in the FIFA World Cup knockout round. Iranian centerback Shoja Khalilzadeh pounced on a rebound off a free kick, with Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier out of his goal and in a mad scramble after saving an earlier shot in the sequence.

Following a lengthy VAR review, the goal was ruled out for offside, much to the disbelief and dismay of Iranian players and supporters and reprieve for the Egyptians inside Seattle Stadium.

On the surface, this looks like a blown call given Khalilzadeh (No. 4) was clearly behind Egyptian defender Yassir Ibrahim (No. 2) at the top of the screen:

But when VAR overturned the goal, the line drawn was along Khalilzadeh and Hamza Abdelkarim (No. 9).

This may seem like a massive oversight, but this is actually the correct application of the offside law.

The second-last opponent, explained

Based on the laws of the game, as maintained and governed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), Khalilzadeh is offside even though he’s not beyond the last defender. That’s because this is one of those rare times where there’s an offside call in which the goalkeeper is not the last person back.

A player is in an offside position if:

  • any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents’ half (excluding the halfway line) and
  • any part of the head, body or feet is nearer to the opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent

Since the Egyptian goalkeeper vacated his net, the last opponent was Ibrahim and the second-last opponent was Abdelkarim. Therefore, Khalilzadeh was marginally beyond Abdelkarim and consequently the goal was chalked off.

How the disallowed goal affects Iran, Egypt

Iran hit the crossbar shortly after the restart and the game finished 1-1, which sensationally shifted the Group G standings.

Instead of Iran finishing second behind Belgium and advancing to the Round of 32, they will have to wait for Saturday’s results to determine whether or not they’ll be in the knockout phase.

Egypt began Friday as Group G leaders, briefly dropped to third when the would-be winner by Iran was initially given, and ultimately finished in second. The Egyptians will play Australia on July 3 in Arlington.

How Iran can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round

The good news for Iran is that they are sixth out of the 12 third-place finishers entering Saturday, so they would advance as things stand. Unfortunately for them, their position is tenuous given three teams can still overtake them. Iran will qualify if any of the following results occur:

  • Croatia lose to Ghana
  • Algeria vs. Austria does not end in a draw
  • DR Congo draw or lose to Uzbekistan

If Croatia draw or beat Ghana, Algeria and Austria draw, and DR Congo beat Uzbekistan, then Iran would be out of the World Cup, and the disallowed goal would go down as one of the most heartbreaking ways to exit the tournament.

#World #Cup #Irans #winning #goal #Egypt #disallowed #VAR">World Cup 2026: Why Iran’s winning goal vs. Egypt was disallowed by VAR  For a brief moment, it looked as if Iran had snatched a dramatic stoppage time winner against Egypt to secure their first ever berth in the FIFA World Cup knockout round. Iranian centerback Shoja Khalilzadeh pounced on a rebound off a free kick, with Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier out of his goal and in a mad scramble after saving an earlier shot in the sequence.Following a lengthy VAR review, the goal was ruled out for offside, much to the disbelief and dismay of Iranian players and supporters and reprieve for the Egyptians inside Seattle Stadium.On the surface, this looks like a blown call given Khalilzadeh (No. 4) was clearly behind Egyptian defender Yassir Ibrahim (No. 2) at the top of the screen:But when VAR overturned the goal, the line drawn was along Khalilzadeh and Hamza Abdelkarim (No. 9).This may seem like a massive oversight, but this is actually the correct application of the offside law.The second-last opponent, explainedBased on the laws of the game, as maintained and governed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), Khalilzadeh is offside even though he’s not beyond the last defender. That’s because this is one of those rare times where there’s an offside call in which the goalkeeper is not the last person back.”A player is in an offside position if:”any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents’ half (excluding the halfway line) andany part of the head, body or feet is nearer to the opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent”Since the Egyptian goalkeeper vacated his net, the last opponent was Ibrahim and the second-last opponent was Abdelkarim. Therefore, Khalilzadeh was marginally beyond Abdelkarim and consequently the goal was chalked off.How the disallowed goal affects Iran, EgyptIran hit the crossbar shortly after the restart and the game finished 1-1, which sensationally shifted the Group G standings.Instead of Iran finishing second behind Belgium and advancing to the Round of 32, they will have to wait for Saturday’s results to determine whether or not they’ll be in the knockout phase.Egypt began Friday as Group G leaders, briefly dropped to third when the would-be winner by Iran was initially given, and ultimately finished in second. The Egyptians will play Australia on July 3 in Arlington.How Iran can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout roundThe good news for Iran is that they are sixth out of the 12 third-place finishers entering Saturday, so they would advance as things stand. Unfortunately for them, their position is tenuous given three teams can still overtake them. Iran will qualify if any of the following results occur:Croatia lose to GhanaAlgeria vs. Austria does not end in a drawDR Congo draw or lose to UzbekistanIf Croatia draw or beat Ghana, Algeria and Austria draw, and DR Congo beat Uzbekistan, then Iran would be out of the World Cup, and the disallowed goal would go down as one of the most heartbreaking ways to exit the tournament.  #World #Cup #Irans #winning #goal #Egypt #disallowed #VAR

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কানাডার ভ্যাঙ্কুভারের বিখ্যাত বিসি প্লেস স্টেডিয়ামে গ্রুপ জি-এর সবচেয়ে বড় বাঁচা-মরার লড়াইয়ে মুখোমুখি হচ্ছে ওশেনিয়ার প্রতিনিধি নিউ জিল্যান্ড এবং ইউরোপের ‘রেড ডেভিলস’ বেলজিয়াম। প্রথম দুই ম্যাচে মিশর এবং ইরানের বিপক্ষে হতাশাজনক ড্রয়ের পর আজ নকআউটের আশা বাঁচিয়ে রাখতে বেলজিয়ামের সামনে জয় ছাড়া কোনো রাস্তা নেই।

ক্রিস উড এবং জোড়া গোল করা এলিজা জাস্টের দুর্দান্ত আক্রমণভাগকে কাজে লাগিয়ে প্রথম ঐতিহাসিক জয়ের খোঁজে মাঠে নামছে অল হোয়াইটসরা। অন্যদিকে, মাঝমাঠের জাদুকর কেভিন ডি ব্রুইনে, লিয়েনড্রো ট্রোসার্ড এবং সন্তান জন্মের পর চোট সারিয়ে দলে ফেরা জেরেমি ডোকুর গতির ওপর ভর করে কাঙ্ক্ষিত ৩ পয়েন্টের লক্ষ্যেই ছক কষছে বেলজিয়াম। খেলার সবকটি গোল, অফসাইড রিভিউ, প্রতি মিনিটের কমেন্ট্রি এবং ম্যাচ শেষের চূড়ান্ত পয়েন্ট টেবিলের রিয়েল-টাইম আপডেট এখানে লাইভ দেওয়া হচ্ছে।

#বলজযম #বনম #নউজলযনড #হইলইটস #ফফ #বশবকপ #২০২৬ #৫১ #বযবধন #জয় #বলজযম #নশচত #করল #নকআউট #পরবর #টকট">Brazil vs Egypt LIVE, FIFA World Cup pre-tournament friendly: BRA 1-1 EGY; Guimaraes scores but Ziko quickly equalises  CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.   Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) 
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                        CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.   Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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                                              Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly between five-time World Champion Brazil and Egypt in Ohio on SundayTonight’s match will give Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti another chance to assess his squad before its Group C opener against Morocco on June 14. Brazil will be without Neymar, who is continuing his recovery from a calf injury, but the fixture offers Brazil a useful test against a compact and experienced Egypt side.For Egypt, the match will be part of its preparation for a long-awaited return to the World Cup. Drawn in Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, Hossam Hassan’s side will be looking to sharpen its structure before beginning its campaign against Belgium.Venue: Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.Kick-off: 03:30 AM (IST), 6:00 PM local time.  
						No Mohamed Salah in Egypt’s starting XI 
		Mostafa Shobeir (GK), Ahmed Fattouh, Fathy Hamdi, Ibrahim Yasser, Mohamed Hany, Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Ziko, Trezeguet, Haissem Hassan, Omar Marmoush 
						Brazil’s playing XI for tonight’s friendly
		Alisson (GK), Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius, Igor Thiago
				45′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Four minutes of added time. 
				44′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Egypt is making life difficult for itself at the back. The defenders continue to allow Brazil’s forwards to close them down. This time.. Raphinha forces another corner for Brazil.June 07, 2026 04:19YELLOW CARD
				42′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr goes down as he tries to get past Mohamed Hany, who stands his ground but is ultimately penalised. The Egyptian defender goes into the referee’s book.June 07, 2026 04:17CORNER
				39′ – First corner of the match for Egypt
			The corner is floated in, and it is cleared away but finds the foot of a Egyptian player but it is quickly blocked and goes out for a throw-in.
				38′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			The corner is floated into the box and initially cleared, but it falls to an Egyptian player on the edge of the area. His attempt is quickly blocked, and the ball goes out for a throw-in.
				36′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Trezeguet, from the far side of the pitch, floats a cross in, and a Brazilian defender gets his head on it to clear the danger. 
				34′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Guimaraes is brought down on the right-hand side; the assistant referee flags it. Raphinha to take the free-kick. 
				33′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Guimaraes floats the corner in, and goalkeeper pushes it and it goes out for a throw in. 
				32′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Paqueta plays a quick one-two with Raphinha, and the latter takes a good shot and wins the first corner for Brazil tonight
				30′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Danilo finds the ball on the right but loses it. 
				27′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr is at it again down the left. He glides past a couple of defenders and gets the ball out to Raphinha, but Shobeir is there once more, gathering comfortably and keeping Egypt level.
				25′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr races onto Raphinha’s pass and finds himself one-on-one with Shobeir, but the Egyptian goalkeeper stands tall and makes an excellent save. A swift counter-attack from Brazil, and it nearly restores the lead.
				22′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			The players head for a quick cooling break, and the coaches can have a quick word as well. June 07, 2026 03:59YELLOW CARD
				21′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			First yellow of the match and it goes to Marquinhos. 
				19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Vini Jr runs forward with the ball, but the referee pulls play back for a foul. The Brazil supporters watching on are not happy with that decision.
				19′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			What is going on with this Egyptian backline? It keeps inviting pressure. Every time the ball goes back to Shobeir, a Brazilian attacker is right on top of him, forcing hurried decisions in possession.
				17′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Wesley is replaced by Danilo, and Brazil is taking no chances here. With the World Cup just a week away, there is little reason to risk a player who may be carrying a knock.
				16′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Is there a injury concern already: Wesley is holding his groin, and the medics are out on pitch
				15′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Ambitious effort from full-back Wesley. He picks up the ball on the right and goes for goal from a tight angle, but the goalkeeper is equal to it and gathers comfortably.
				13′ – BRA 1-1 EGY
			Egypt are not used to conceding many goals, and after gifting Brazil the opener through an error of their own, they responded swiftly. Ziko’s equaliser has ensured there is a real contest on our hands.
				Brazil makes a mistake, and Egypt equalise
			A defensive lapse from Brazil now, and Marquinhos’ misplaced pass proves costly. Ziko reacts quickest, gets to the ball first and slots home the equaliser for Egypt.
				Guimaraes scores the opener
			A defensive lapse from Egypt, taking a touch too many at the back, and Brazil makes it pay. Guimaraes pounces on the mistake and puts the Selecao in front.
				6′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Hassan dribbles down the right flank but is checked in his tracks. The Egyptian appeals for a foul, but the referee is having none of it.
				5′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Raphinha through the middle, plays it to the right, and the ball is shifted to the left to Vini Jr, but the ball goes out of play. 
				3′ – BRA 0-0 EGY
			Great press from midfield. Paqueta plays it to Igor Thiago, and Brazil makes something out of almost nothing.
				Interesting 
			Can’t complain, given Argentina’s second kit has been all over social media. But Brazil’s dark blue second kit does bring its arch-rival to mind. A sign of things to come?
				Action is underway
			Brazil attacking from right to left. 
				First half coming up
			Pennants exchanged, handshakes done. Trezeguet and Marquinhos lead their teams through the final formalities, and kick-off is up next in Cleveland.
				Brazil’s last warm-up match was
			Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the Maracana on May 30, so this match gives Ancelotti one more chance to test his structure before the World Cup opener against Morocco. 
				Anthems of the two nations
			Egypt’s anthem first followed by Brazil next. 
				The player are out on the field
			A lot of yellow shirts if you look around, but the pocket of red is impossible to miss. Egyptians are just as passionate about their team as the Brazilians.
				We are few minutes away from kick-off
			The players are lining up in the tunnel, getting ready to come out. Anthems next. 
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				Pictures from players’ arrival earlier today
			
				Though in substitution tonight..
			Salah will lead Egypt at the World Cup and remains its main attacking reference. He is supported by Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with Hossam Hassan looking for Egypt’s first-ever World Cup win and first knockout-stage appearance.
				Major omission and a teenage subplot
			Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed was left out, while Hamza Abdelkarim – the 18-year-old forward from Barcelona’s youth set-up, has been included and is in substitutes tonight.
				Brazil is ditching its regular all-Yellow kit for something cooler tonight. Take a look: 
			
				Earlier today, in another friendly match, Portuguese forward Leao got into a heated exchange vs Chile and punched a player. Read about it below.
			Portugal forward Leao under spotlight after punching incident in Chile friendlyPortugal forward Rafael Leao could face disciplinary scrutiny after being involved in an apparent punching incident during the ongoing international friendly against Chile at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon.
				Who will lead Brazil tonight?
			Marquinhos wears the armband, with the PSG defender anchoring the back line as Ancelotti continues to test his World Cup structure.
				Ancelotti’s Brazil still feels like work in progress
			Brazil comes into the World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti after a shaky qualifying campaign. It finished fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 28 points from 18 matches, an 8-4-6 record, 24 goals scored and 17 conceded. 
				The fans are coming in, and the players will start warming up as we move towards kick-off soon
			CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 06: General view inside the stadium prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
				It’d be interesting to see how this front three operate tonight
			Brazil’s front line has pace and directness tonight: Raphinha starts on the right, Vinicius Jr on the left, with Igor Thiago leading the line in Neymar’s absence.
				Something to look forward to.. 
			Egypt has Salah in reserve, but Omar Marmoush gives it pace and threat from the start. For Brazil, the bigger question remains how Ancelotti’s attack functions without Neymar.
				Tonight’s match will be Egypt’s last friendly game before the World Cup 
			
				What happened to Salah?
			Mohamed Salah starts on the bench for Egypt, which means Hassan is either managing minutes before the World Cup or testing his side’s attacking structure without its biggest name from kick-off.
				Hossam’s full-circle story
			Hossam Hassan scored the goal that sent Egypt to the 1990 World Cup. Now, at 59 he will be taking the country to the 2026 edition as coach.
				Brazil and Egypt in upcoming World Cup 
			Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, and opens against Morocco on June 13. Egypt is in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, and begins against Belgium on June 15. 
				A little history to look back before tonight’s match
			Brazil is the only team to have played at every World Cup, has won the tournament five times, and leads all nations with 76 wins in 114 World Cup matches. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times but is still chasing its first World Cup win. 
				Neymar is not included today, but his fitness remains the loudest storyline around Brazil.
			What happened to Neymar, why is the forward not part of Brazil’s friendly against Egypt?Neymar will miss Brazil’s FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
				It is match-day
			Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-tournament friendly match between Brazil and Egypt, set to be played in Cleveland on Saturday evening.Published on Jun 07, 2026  #Brazil #Egypt #LIVE #FIFA #World #Cup #pretournament #friendly #BRA #EGY #Guimaraes #scores #Ziko #quickly #equalises

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