Salah and Yamal Set for First International Meeting in Egypt-Spain Friendly
Reports from Spanish media indicate that the national teams of Spain and Egypt are scheduled to meet in a friendly match on March 30, 2026, in Qatar, as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
The popular program "El Chiringuito" on the "X" platform has announced that this match will feature Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Spanish rising star Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, marking their first encounter at either club or international level. This matchup is expected to attract considerable attention from football enthusiasts globally.
This friendly will take place just three days after Spain competes against Argentina in the "Finalissima" at Lusail Stadium in Doha, where the European champions will face the South American champions.
Historically, the last friendly between Egypt and Spain occurred in 2006, concluding with a 2-0 victory for Spain. Recently, the Egyptian national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after being absent from the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
This match presents a unique opportunity to witness the clash between one of the leading figures in Arab and global football and a young talent who is beginning to establish himself with Barcelona, promising an exciting encounter.
