Egypt captain Mohamed Salah to start in pre-World Cup friendly against Brazil

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is expected to feature in the upcoming friendly against Brazil, as the Pharaohs continue their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The North African giants are scheduled to face Brazil on Sunday, June 7, in a high-profile warm-up match designed to test both sides ahead of the global tournament. The fixture forms part of Egypt’s intensive training camp in the United States, where the team is fine-tuning its tactics and building match fitness.

Salah had previously been rested for Egypt’s match against Russia in Cairo last Thursday as part of a managed workload plan aimed at ensuring the Liverpool forward is fully ready for the World Cup campaign. The decision was taken to allow him additional recovery time before rejoining full training with the national squad.

However, recent updates indicate that the 32-year-old forward is now fully fit and has completed all required training sessions with the team over the past few days. His condition has been described as positive, with no concerns over his readiness for the upcoming fixture.

Salah is expected to start against Brazil, underlining his importance to the national team as they prepare for one of their toughest tests ahead of the tournament.

The Egyptian captain has been central to the Pharaohs’ preparations, both on and off the pitch, and his availability for such a high-profile friendly is seen as a significant boost for the squad.

Facing Brazil is viewed as a crucial benchmark for Egypt’s readiness, offering the technical staff a valuable opportunity to assess the team against one of the strongest sides in world football.

With Salah now fully integrated back into training, expectations are high that he will lead Egypt’s attack as they look to gain momentum and confidence ahead of the World Cup.