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Egypt<\/a> ramp up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> as they take on Russia<\/a> in their penultimate warm-up game at the Cairo International Stadium on Thursday. The North African giants will follow Thursday\u2019s tie with a final friendly fixture against Brazil on June 6, nine days before taking center stage at the global tournament with an opening game against Belgium.<\/p>\n Egypt are in action for the first time since March 31, when they showed their mettle to hold European giants Spain to a goalless draw at the RCDE Stadium.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/template><\/p>\n Before that, Hossam Hassan\u2019s men suffered a penalty-shootout defeat against Nigeria in the 2026 AFCON on January 17 before bouncing back in a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the first of four warm-up games ahead of the World Cup.<\/p>\n Egypt have been drawn in Group G of the World Cup alongside Iran, New Zealand, and 2018 bronze medalists Belgium, who are expected to pose the biggest threat in the group.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n Like Egypt, Russia\u2019s last outing came on March 31, when they played out a goalless draw with Mali, with CSKA Moscow midfielder Ivan Oblyakov failing to convert from the penalty spot in the 28th minute at the Gazprom Arena.<\/p>\n However, with that result, Valeriy Karpin\u2019s side are unbeaten in 21 of their last 22 matches since the competitive ban, with the only defeat in that time coming in November 2025, when they were beaten 2-0 by Chile.<\/p>\n Russia have called up 32 players for the friendlies against Egypt and Burkina Faso, with the experienced midfield duo of Anton Miranchuk and Aleksei Miranchuk, and Monaco man Aleksandr Golovin, headlining the team.<\/p>\n Russia have named a large squad predominantly made up of home-based players, and they are in for a tough 90 minutes against Egypt, who will be out to gather momentum ahead of the World Cup. While key players are expected to be handed limited minutes, should Hassan opt to field a strong XI, we fancy the Pharaohs to come out on top in front of their home crowd.<\/p>\n Prediction<\/strong>: Egypt 2-1 Russia<\/p>\n Tip 1: Result – Egypt to win<\/p>\n Tip 2: Over 10.5 corners – No (There have been fewer than 11 corner kicks in six of Egypt\u2019s last seven games)<\/p>\n Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards – No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in six of the hosts\u2019 last seven outings)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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