The Egyptian national team put on a heroic defensive display and managed a goalless draw against Spain in a friendly match as both teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
The Egyptians clearly had the upper hand in the first half, and Omar Marmoush came close to giving Egypt the lead with a powerful shot that struck the right post of goalkeeper David Raya.
However, the second half saw a complete reversal of fortunes, with Spain taking control and squandering several chances thanks to a stellar performance from Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
In the 85th minute, Hamdi Fathi received a red card after picking up his second yellow, and Alex Grimaldo almost scored the winning goal, but his shot hit the crossbar.
Ultimately, the Spanish were unable to break down Hossam Hassan’s men, and Egypt secured a positive result at Espanyol’s stadium for the first time in their history of encounters with Spain.
Egypt had defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 a few days earlier, while Spain had triumphed over Serbia 3-0.
The Pharaohs are in Group G of the World Cup alongside Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand, while Spain is in Group H with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
