The Egyptian national team secured an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in a high-profile friendly held this Friday evening at Al-Inma Stadium, located within the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. This match served as a crucial preparation step for both teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the "Pharaohs" delivering a clinical performance in front of the fans in Saudi Arabia.

Egypt’s dominance was clear from the start, as Islam Issa opened the scoring just four minutes into the game. The pressure continued, allowing Mahmoud Trezeguet to double the lead in the 16th minute with a skillful finish. Just before the break, Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" added a third goal in the 44th minute, taking advantage of defensive gaps to put Egypt firmly in control by halftime.

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In the second half, Omar Marmoush and his teammates maintained their grip on the match at Al-Inma Stadium, with Marmoush scoring the fourth and final goal in the 56th minute. Despite Saudi Arabia's attempts to recover with the support of the Jeddah crowd, the Egyptian defense remained solid. This victory provides a major morale boost for Egypt as they fine-tune their tactics for the global stage in 2026.