Brazil's strong track record in pre-World Cup friendlies ahead of Egypt clash
Brazil faces Egypt this Saturday in their final friendly match before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
The Brazilian national team will play its final friendly match before the 2026 World Cup this Saturday, June 6, facing Egypt. The match is scheduled for 7:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, United States.
This game serves as the last preparation step for the five-time world champions before the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Brazil is set to begin its World Cup campaign on June 13 against Morocco. The team is placed in Group C and will also face Haiti and Scotland later in the group stage.
Brazil's historical performance in final pre-tournament friendlies is remarkable. Since 1950, the team has remained unbeaten in these preparation matches, recording 18 victories and two draws, with 59 goals scored and only 12 conceded.
The only exception in this long history occurred in 1950 against Uruguay, a match played shortly before the historic "Maracanazo." Since that tournament, Brazil has maintained a perfect record in its final warm-up games, establishing a tradition of entering World Cup competitions with high momentum.