Egypt Faces Russia in Friendly Ahead of 2026 World Cup

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, several friendly and official football matches are scheduled worldwide, highlighted by a friendly between Egypt and Russia. Another notable friendly features Qatar against Ireland, both teams preparing for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark a historic change by expanding to include 48 teams for the first time, making it the largest tournament since its inception. The competition will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

This edition of the World Cup is exceptional in multiple aspects, including the number of participating teams and the new tournament format. The event will span 40 days and feature 104 matches in total.

International Friendlies and World Cup Preparations

The friendly match between Egypt and Russia will kick off at 9:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on On Sports channel. Shortly after, at 9:45 p.m., Ireland will face Qatar in a match airing on Al-Kass and beIN Sports channels.

Egyptian Premier League Fixtures

Domestic league action includes Petrojet versus El Gouna at 5:00 p.m. on On Sports. Later in the evening, Ismaily will play Farco at 8:00 p.m., also on On Sports. At the same time, Tala'ea El Gaish will meet Wadi Degla, with coverage on the same channel.