Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Football Association announced a highly anticipated friendly match between the Egyptian national team and their Spanish counterparts in Barcelona. This announcement followed an emergency board meeting to discuss the national team’s preparation program.
The meeting was attended by Hani Abu Rida, the association’s president, and Hossam Hassan, the national team’s head coach. The meeting aimed to address the challenges facing the preparation plan in light of current events and to ensure the program’s optimal implementation.
In an official statement, the EFA clarified that the logistical obstacles encountered during the program had been overcome. The statement also confirmed that the team will play two international friendlies during the upcoming international break.
Egypt is scheduled to play Saudi Arabia on March 27 in Jeddah. They will then face Spain on March 31 in Barcelona, as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
The statement indicated that the coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, insisted on playing both matches despite the tight schedule and travel pressure between them. This is part of the effort to achieve the best possible preparation before the World Cup.
In closing, the Egyptian Football Association emphasized its full commitment to providing the national team with the best possible preparation. It also affirmed that this fulfills the aspirations of the Egyptian fans.
