PSG players prepare for World Cup amid international friendlies

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

PSG players prepare for World Cup amid international friendlies
Summary

On June 6, 2026, PSG players participated in international warm-up matches ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Goncalo Ramos represented Portugal against Chile in Lisbon. Marquinhos' Brazil played Egypt in Cleveland, where a misplayed backpass allowed Egypt to score. Brazil's squad, with their World Cup opener against Morocco set for June 14, saw Marquinhos substituted at halftime. Kang-in Lee took the field for South Korea in their 1-0 win over El Salvador, looking ahead to a game against Czechia. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in a friendly for Georgia against Bahrain but will not participate in the World Cup.

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  • •PSG players involved in June 6 international friendlies.
  • •Portugal faced Chile, with Mendes and others participating.
  • •Brazil conceded an equalizer against Egypt due to a backpass error.
  • •South Korea won against El Salvador, next facing Czechia.
  • •Kvaratskhelia scored for Georgia but won't play in the World Cup.
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On Saturday, the 6th of June 2026, there were a lot of international games taking place ahead of the World Cup, including for a number of PSG stars

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