Egypt vs Saudi Arabia: date and time for the big clash

The Egypt national football team will face the Saudi Arabia national football team in a high-profile international friendly at King Fahd International Stadium (Alinma Stadium) in Jeddah.

This encounter comes as part of Egypt’s March training camp under head coach Hossam Hassan, ahead of the World Cup 2026 participation next June.

Match Details

• Date: Friday, March 27
• Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
• Venue: King Fahd International Stadium (Jeddah)

The Pharaohs will use this match as a key test before facing Spain national football team in another friendly on March 31. Notably, Egypt will be without Mohamed Salah, who misses the camp due to injury.

World Cup 2026 Outlook

Egypt have been drawn into Group G alongside:

• Belgium national football team
• Iran national football team
• New Zealand national football team

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia will compete in Group H with:

• Spain national football team
• Cape Verde national football team
• Uruguay national football team

The Pharaohs are set to begin their World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15, followed by a clash with New Zealand on June 22, before concluding the group stage against Iran.

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