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

Egypt and Russia face off in a high-profile international friendly with the first half underway, as the Pharaohs finalize their preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Follow along for live updates, scores, and key highlights using our liveblog below.

Omar Marmoush of Egypt and Aleksei Miranchuk of Russia.
© Alex Caparros and Jurij Kodrun/Getty ImagesOmar Marmoush of Egypt and Aleksei Miranchuk of Russia.

Egypt are gearing up for their 2026 World Cup opener against Belgium on June 15, starting their final preparation cycle with a high-profile international friendly against Russia, that has its first half underway. With talisman Mohamed Salah expected to lead the charge in this crucial tune-up, the Pharaohs are eager to prove they won’t just be making up the numbers on the world stage.

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While Russia remain banned from official international competition due to the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, the national team is focused on evaluating top talent from both its domestic league and overseas. The goal is to build a competitive foundation so that the squad is primed and ready to compete the moment global sanctions are lifted.

Follow our live-blog coverage on Bolavip, where you can catch all the key highlights, updates, and analysis from this international friendly.

29'- Corner kick for Russia (0-0)

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

27'- Free kick for Russia (0-0)

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

25'- Both managers are desperate (0-0)

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

22'- Russia now control the ball (0-0)

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

20'- Russia create a dangerous attack (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.

18'- Ball possession (0-0)

Egypt 60% and Russia 40%.

16'- Russia can't keep the ball (0-0)

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.

14'- Marmoush sent the ball wide (0-0)

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

12'- Russia try to create danger through counterattacks (0-0)

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.

10'- Egypt have the ball on Russia's area (0-0)

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

8'- Russia start to step on Egypt's area (0-0)

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

6'- Russia have the first corner kick (0-0)

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.

4'- Trezeguet creates danger (0-0)

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

2'- Egypt take control of the ball (0-0)

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

0' - First half underway! (0-0)

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

Both teams are on the field

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

Egypt vs Russia head to head

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.

Today's venue

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.

Egypt schedule at the 2026 World Cup

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.

Today's referees

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

Russia lineup

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

Egypt lineup

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

Egypt and Russia clash in international friendly

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.