Egypt vs Russia Live Stream: How to Watch Pre-World Cup Friendly, Live TV Info Worldwide
Egypt face Russia in an international friendly on Thursday, May 28, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 Cairo time (14:00 ET / 19:00 BST) at Cairo International Stadium, Egypt. The Pharaohs head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group G, while Russia are not competing at the tournament following their ongoing FIFA suspension. Here is everything you need to know about watching Egypt vs Russia live.
Egypt vs Russia Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Egypt vs Russia |
| Competition | International Friendly — Pre-World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 14:00 ET / 19:00 BST / 21:00 EET (Cairo) / 21:00 MSK (Moscow) |
| Venue | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
| Egypt WC Group | Group G — WC Opener: vs Belgium, June 15, Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Russia WC Status | Not participating — FIFA suspended since March 2022 |
This match gives Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan a chance to sharpen the squad and test depth before the Group G campaign starts against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle. Russia, despite their FIFA suspension, provide experienced and physical opposition that helps the Pharaohs prepare for the intensity of a World Cup group stage.
Note: Russia have been suspended from official FIFA competitions since March 2022. This friendly falls outside the official FIFA international window and does not count as a full international for either side. Only verified official broadcasters are listed below.
How to Watch Egypt vs Russia in the USA
A confirmed English-language US broadcaster for this pre-World Cup friendly has not yet been announced. Egyptian fans in the United States can check beIN Sports USA, which is available as a paid channel through Fubo and Fanatiz and regularly carries Egypt national team matches with Arabic-language commentary. Kickoff is at 14:00 ET on Thursday, May 28. For the full guide to World Cup broadcast rights in the US, visit our FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights. Check back closer to kickoff for any confirmed stream links.
How to Watch in the UK
UK broadcast details for the Egypt vs Russia friendly have not yet been confirmed. The match kicks off at 19:00 BST on Thursday, May 28, 2026. A free-to-air broadcast on BBC Sport or ITV Sport is unlikely given the non-FIFA-window nature of the fixture. Fans in the UK should monitor beIN Sports UK listings, which occasionally carry MENA-region friendlies. Check back for any last-minute announcements closer to kickoff.
How to Watch in Egypt
Egypt fans can watch this match on beIN Sports, which holds exclusive MENA rights for Egyptian national team coverage. beIN Sports MAX channels will carry the match live with Arabic and English commentary. The beIN Connect app allows mobile and Smart TV streaming for subscribers. Kickoff is at 21:00 local time (EET) in Cairo. Good news for local fans: the Egyptian Football Association and United Sports Company have confirmed that tickets for this match are free of charge and available to collect via the Tazkarti platform. The Cairo International Stadium has a capacity of 74,100 and will host one of Egypt’s biggest pre-World Cup sendoffs in recent years.
How to Watch in Russia
Russia broadcast details for this friendly have not been confirmed at time of writing. Given Russia’s FIFA suspension, international coverage is limited. Fans in Russia should check Match TV, the country’s primary football broadcaster, or local sports listings closer to kickoff. Kick off in Moscow is at 21:00 MSK. FIFA+ as a global fallback may not carry this fixture due to Russia’s suspended status. Check back for updates.
International Broadcasters — Egypt vs Russia Worldwide
Fans around the world can watch Egypt vs Russia through their country’s official broadcasters.
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Stream | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (English) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| USA (Arabic) | beIN Sports USA | Fubo / Fanatiz | Paid |
| UK | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Egypt | beIN Sports MAX | beIN Connect / TOD | Paid |
| Russia | TBC (Match TV possible) | TBC | TBC |
| Canada | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Australia | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Germany | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| France | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Spain | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| India | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Middle East / MENA | beIN Sports MAX | beIN Connect / TOD | Paid |
| Rest of World | FIFA+ | FIFA+ App | Yes |
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Egypt vs Russia Kickoff Times Worldwide
Here is when Egypt vs Russia kicks off in major cities around the world.
| City | Time Zone | Kickoff Time | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ET | 02:00 PM | Thursday |
| Los Angeles | PT | 11:00 AM | Thursday |
| London | BST | 07:00 PM | Thursday |
| Cairo (Egypt) | EET | 09:00 PM | Thursday |
| Moscow (Russia) | MSK | 09:00 PM | Thursday |
| Toronto | ET | 02:00 PM | Thursday |
| Dubai | GST | 10:00 PM | Thursday |
| Paris | CEST | 08:00 PM | Thursday |
| Madrid | CEST | 08:00 PM | Thursday |
| Sydney | AEST | 04:00 AM | Friday |
| Nairobi | EAT | 09:00 PM | Thursday |
Streaming Apps — Egypt vs Russia
- beIN Connect — Official streaming app for beIN Sports subscribers across MENA and select international markets. Available on iOS, Android, and Smart TV.
- TOD — Streaming platform for beIN Sports content in the Middle East and North Africa. Subscription required.
- Fubo — Carries beIN Sports USA for fans in the United States. Paid subscription, free trial available.
- Fanatiz — Carries Arabic-language beIN Sports USA coverage. Paid subscription required.
- FIFA+ — FIFA’s free global streaming platform as a fallback in unconfirmed broadcast territories. Available on iOS and Android.
Egypt Pre-World Cup Preview
Egypt arrive at this fixture with serious World Cup ambitions for the first time in several years. Coach Hossam Hassan has assembled a squad built around one of the game’s greatest ever players: Mohamed Salah, who brings enormous experience and goalscoring ability to Group G. Salah confirmed by the EFA to join the squad this week alongside Omar Marmoush, giving fans the chance to see the full attacking lineup in action before the tournament begins. Egypt face Belgium on June 15 in Seattle, then New Zealand on June 21 in Vancouver, and close the group stage against Iran on June 26 in Seattle. The Russia friendly is the Pharaohs’ first major pre-World Cup test on home soil and will be played in front of a full crowd at the Cairo International Stadium, with free tickets available through Tazkarti. The atmosphere promises to be electric as Egyptian fans bid their team farewell before the journey to the United States.
Russia come into the match having maintained an active friendly programme despite their FIFA suspension, including upcoming fixtures against Burkina Faso on June 5 and Trinidad and Tobago on June 9. The two sides last met at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where the hosts won 3-1 in the group stage. Egypt hold just one win in seven all-time meetings, making this a genuine test for the Pharaohs’ defensive organisation ahead of the tournament.
FAQ — Egypt vs Russia
A: Egypt vs Russia kicks off at 21:00 local time in Cairo (EET), which is 14:00 ET and 19:00 BST on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Fans in Moscow can watch at 21:00 MSK and fans in Dubai at 22:00 GST.
A: In Egypt, the match is broadcast on beIN Sports MAX with streaming via the beIN Connect app and TOD platform. In the United States, fans can try beIN Sports USA through Fubo or Fanatiz for Arabic-language coverage. FIFA+ is available as a free fallback in territories without a confirmed broadcaster. Always use official, legal channels only.
A: beIN Sports in Egypt and across the MENA region requires a paid subscription. FIFA+ is a free global streaming option in unconfirmed territories. Attending the match in person in Cairo is free, with tickets available through the Tazkarti platform. US and UK paid streaming options are TBC at this stage.
A: Egypt vs Russia is being played at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. The stadium has a capacity of 74,100 and is one of Africa’s most iconic football venues, having hosted numerous Africa Cup of Nations matches and major continental finals over the decades.
Egypt vs Russia is one of the more intriguing pre-World Cup friendlies 2026 of the May window, with a sold-out Cairo crowd expected to give Hossam Hassan’s squad a proper send-off before their Group G campaign begins against Belgium on June 15.
Whether you are watching from Egypt, the Middle East, the USA, or anywhere else, official streams are available through beIN Sports and FIFA+, bookmark this page and check back for any broadcast updates closer to kickoff.
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