Egypt vs Russia LIVE: Still goalless in the international friendly before 2026 World Cup!

Another chance from the corner happened for Russia and Kislyak almost score from there, but the goalkeeper Shobeir saved it.

A great chance have been created for Russia, as they have a free kick from 21.87 yards.

Valery Karpin of Russia and Hossam Hassan of Egypt are not happy with the multiple ball losses in the middle of the field.

Following his first clear chance to score, Russia are creating opportunities to step up on Egypt's area, but the score keeps 0-0.

With Sergeev and Miranchuk, Russia create danger and a crossed ball almost found a teammate to score the first goal, but the ball was sent to the corner kick, and the play ended with a long range shoot that went wide.

Egypt 60% and Russia 40%.

Egypt are passing the ball through the whole field and the Russians can't find it. A great shoot from Marmoush was close to open the score.

Egypt created the most dangerous chance in the game with a crossed ball that Marmoush didn't capitalize in Russia's area.

Despite trying hard to attack, Egypt have seen how Russian's defenders sent the ball wide to create a counterattack, but the ball has been disputed.

The connection between Trezeguet and Marmoush has created danger and Russia are defending their goal.

By crossing the ball, Russia try to find Miranchuk to score the first goal of the game, but Egypt's defense keep playing outstandingly.

After a great progression from Russia in the left side of the field, Krugovoy crossed the ball and Hany sent it to the corner kick. Nothing else happened and Egypt keep the ball.

With a great ball passing from Egypt, in the end Trezeguet tried to shoot to target, but the ball went wide.

Despite Russia try to press on Egypt's area, the Pharaohs keep the ball without danger.

Lahlou Benbraham blows his whistle and the first half is underway.

The preliminary acts have started and both teams are ready to start the matchup.

This two teams have compete officially in just one matchup and it was in 2018 World Cup group stage in which Russia beat 3-1 Egypt and qualified to the next round of the tournament.

El Cairo International Stadium will host the last game of Egypt prior to their World Cup participation. With a capacity for more than 90.000 people, the Egyptians will look forward to win against Russia, with their fans by their side.

Belgium will face Egypt on June 15 at Lumen Field stadium.

Egypt’s second match of the tournament will be against New Zealand at BC Place stadium on June 21.

Finally, the Pharaohs will close out the group stage against Iran at Lumen Field stadium on June 26.

The head referee appointed for today's international friendly between Egypt and Russia at the Cairo International Stadium is Lahlou Benbraham from Algeria.

Russia starting XI: Agkatsev; Vakhaniya, Diveev, Silyanov, Krugovoy; Batrakov, Kishlyak, Miranchuk, Glushenkov; Sergeev, Oblyakov.

Egypt starting XI: Shobeir; Hany, Yasser, Abdelmonem, Karim; Mohannad, Marwan, Emam; Trezeguet, Zizo, Marmoush.

Welcome to our live blog of the international friendly match!

Egypt face Russia in a key World Cup 2026 preparation fixture, with the Pharaohs looking to test their squad ahead of the tournament. Mohamed Salah's team aims to build momentum at home, while Russia are still thinking about competing in official tournaments after multiple sanctions from UEFA.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Egypt and Russia battle it out today.