Egypt won 1-0 against Russia in a World Cup warm-up friendly held in Cairo on May 28. Mostafa Ziko scored the only goal with a header in the 65th minute, securing the victory for the hosts [1, 2].
Egypt made 10 changes during the match, fielding a largely rotated squad. Mohamed Salah was rested and did not play, having joined the team only the Wednesday before the match after finishing his Liverpool career [1, 2]. Omar Marmoush featured in the starting line-up, while Mohamed Abdelmoneim returned to action following a long-term injury [1, 2].
The match served as part of Egypt's preparations ahead of their upcoming World Cup fixtures. Egypt is next scheduled to play a friendly against Brazil in Cleveland on June 6, 2026 [1, 2]. They will then begin their Group G campaign against Belgium in Seattle on June 15 [1, 2].