Brazil Beats Egypt In Warm Up Match Thanks To Endrick Second Half Winner

CLEVELAND: Brazil beats Egypt in a warm-up match after second-half substitute Endrick scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 win. This gave Carlo Ancelotti's side momentum ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The result capped Brazil's pre-tournament preparations on a positive note. Their several attacking players are producing encouraging performances before the team's opening fixture against Morocco on June 13. While the scoreline remained close throughout, Brazil controlled much of the contest.

Attacking options impress before World Cup opener

One of the key takeaways from the Brazil vs Egypt warm-up match was the depth available to Ancelotti in the final third. Raphinha played a central role in Brazil's attacking play. He provided the assist for the winning goal, while Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha consistently stretched the Egyptian defence.

Brazil's first goal came through Bruno Guimaraes. He punished a defensive lapse to give his side an early advantage. Egypt responded quickly after capitalising on a mistake at the back. At that moment, Mostafa Zico finished calmly to restore parity.

Ancelotti reshaped his side after the interval, introducing several fresh players. The changes proved effective as Endrick made an immediate impact. He finished from close range after a move created down the left flank.

Numbers favour Brazil

The statistics reflected Brazil's overall control. The South Americans generated 1.81 expected goals from 12 shots, while Egypt managed 0.4 expected goals from five attempts.

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir was one of his team's standout performers. He produced several saves to keep the match competitive. Without his interventions, Brazil could have extended their advantage.

The victory leaves Brazil in a positive position heading into the tournament, with discussions around Neymar's fitness continuing ahead of the opener. Egypt, meanwhile, will look to regroup before facing Belgium in their first World Cup fixture on June 15 after seeing an unbeaten run come to an end.