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On Tuesday night, Spain and Egypt, both set to compete in the 2026 World Cup, will face off in an exciting friendly match.
Spain comes into this encounter following a convincing 3-0 victory over Serbia last Friday, while Egypt secured a remarkable 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia on the same night.
In their match against Serbia, Spain showcased their strength, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring two goals and Victor Munoz marking his debut for La Roja with a goal as well. This victory marked a strong start for Luis de la Fuente's team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
The tournament for Spain kicks off on June 15 against Cape Verde, and they will also play Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the group stage on June 21 and June 27, respectively.
Regarded as one of the favorites to succeed in the World Cup, Spain has been in excellent form, winning six of their last seven matches.
With a wealth of talent at his disposal, De la Fuente faces the challenge of finalizing his squad for the World Cup, making this match an important opportunity for players on the bubble to prove their worth.
Historically, Spain has faced Egypt four times and remains unbeaten, having won three of those encounters, including a 2-0 victory in their last friendly meeting in June 2006.
For Egypt, this match serves as a crucial part of their World Cup preparations, as they will begin their campaign against Belgium on June 15, followed by matches against New Zealand and Iran in the group stage.