Barcelona announces Al Ahly as Joan Gamper Trophy opponent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
FC Barcelona has confirmed that Al Ahly will be their opponent for the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, scheduled for 19 August at 20:00 at Spotify Camp Nou. Al Ahly will be the first African club to participate in this annual event. The matchup follows a strengthening relationship between the two clubs, highlighted by the transfer of Hamza Abdelkarim to Barcelona. Al Ahly's involvement in the prestigious preseason match marks a notable milestone, as it builds upon previous friendly encounters between the two clubs in 2007 and 2009, both victories for Barcelona. Fans can watch the match and team presentation live on Barça Play and YouTube Premium.
- •Match set for 19 August at Spotify Camp Nou.
- •Al Ahly is the first African club in the Gamper Trophy.
- •Hamza Abdelkarim's transfer has strengthened club relations.
- •Previous friendly matches saw Barcelona win 4-0 and 4-1.
- •Broadcasts will be available on Barça Play and YouTube Premium.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona confirm Joan Gamper Trophy clash with Al Ahly
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona will face Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — 🏆Al Ahly will be Barcelona's opponents in the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy
"FC Barcelona have officially confirmed Al Ahly as their opponents for the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, which will be played on 19 August at 20:00 at the Spotify Camp Nou.The Egyptian giants...
"FC Barcelona have officially announced that Egypt’s Al Ahly SC will be their opponent in the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, sponsored by Estrella Damm. The match will be played next Wednesd...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:00 PMBarcelona confirm Joan Gamper Trophy clash with Al Ahly
The game is now set.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:00 PMConfirmed: Barcelona will face Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy
FC Barcelona have officially confirmed Al Ahly as their opponents for the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, which will be played on 19 August at 20:00 at the Spotify Camp Nou.The Egyptian giants...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:18 PM🏆Al Ahly will be Barcelona's opponents in the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy
FC Barcelona have officially announced that Egypt’s Al Ahly SC will be their opponent in the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, sponsored by Estrella Damm. The match will be played next Wednesd...
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