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Brazil prepares for friendly against Egypt before Copa America debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 8:22 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Brazil prepares for friendly against Egypt before Copa America debut

Summary

Brazil is scheduled to play Egypt this Saturday, June 6, in a friendly match in Cleveland, United States, serving as their final preparation before the Copa America. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make several lineup changes after the team's struggles in their last match against Panama. The starting center-back duo will be Marquinhos and Ibañez, while Lucas Paquetá and Igor Thiago are set to start. Léo Pereira will begin the match on the bench, and Luiz Henrique and Matheus Cunha are also listed as substitutes.

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By the Numbers

•Match against Egypt takes place on June 6 in Cleveland.
•Carlo Ancelotti is testing different starting players.
•Marquinhos and Ibañez will start as center-backs.
•Lucas Paquetá and Igor Thiago get starting opportunities.
•Léo Pereira, Luiz Henrique, and Matheus Cunha will start on the bench.

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Brazil is set to face Egypt this Saturday (6) in its final match before its World Cup debut.The friendly will take place in the city of Cleveland, in the United States, and Carlo Ancelotti will use it...
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