Brazil vs. Egypt: Kickoff Time and How to Watch the Final Pre-World Cup Friendly

Brazil and Egypt face each other on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Brasília time in Brazil’s final friendly before its World Cup debut. The match will be played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland and will be broadcast on TV Globo, SporTV, and GeTV on YouTube, with live coverage available through CNN Esportes.

The game serves as the last major test for Brazil before the tournament begins, and coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make several changes to the lineup. Among the most notable adjustments is the return of the starting center backs, Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães, who missed the previous match against Panama after playing in the Champions League final.

Ancelotti also tested other alterations during training sessions in New Jersey. According to the lineup work observed in practice, Igor Thiago and Lucas Paquetá are expected to replace Luiz Henrique and Matheus Cunha. On the left side of defense, Douglas Santos is likely to start in place of Alex Sandro.

For Egypt, the matchup comes after a recent friendly win over Russia. The team led by Mohamed Salah has shown solid form in its recent fixtures, also drawing with Spain in March and beating Saudi Arabia by a wide margin. The Egyptian side will use the match against Brazil as an important measuring stick ahead of future international competitions.

Brazil enters the final friendly with an emphasis on rhythm, tactical adjustment, and squad evaluation. With the World Cup approaching, the coaching staff wants to refine key positions and test alternatives in competitive conditions. The return of experienced defenders strengthens the back line, while the possible inclusion of Paquetá and Igor Thiago suggests Ancelotti is still shaping the attacking structure.

The match will draw attention not only because it is Brazil’s final preparation game, but also because it brings together two teams with different objectives. Brazil is focused on final tuning before the World Cup, while Egypt aims to maintain momentum and challenge one of the world’s most high-profile national teams.

Brazil vs. Egypt

• Date: June 6, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. Brasília time
• Venue: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland
• TV: TV Globo, SporTV
• Streaming: GeTV (YouTube)
• Live coverage: CNN Esportes