Brazil concluded their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Egypt in Cleveland, highlighted by goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick.

Early Goals and a Competitive Match

The match began positively for Brazil, as Guimaraes opened the scoring just seven minutes in. He intercepted a pass from Mohanad Lasheen on the edge of the box and calmly finished into the bottom-right corner. However, Brazil's lead was short-lived, as Mostafa Zico equalized for Egypt just four minutes later. Zico capitalized on a blind back pass from Marquinhos to Alisson, showcasing his composure to score past the Liverpool goalkeeper.

Brazil created several opportunities to regain the lead before halftime, but they were thwarted by Egypt's goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, who denied attempts from Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Igor Thiago.

Endrick's Impact and Brazil's Depth

Carlo Ancelotti made eight substitutions at halftime, which proved effective as Endrick scored shortly after entering the match. The 19-year-old forward netted the winner by finishing from Raphinha's cutback, following impressive work from the Barcelona winger on the left flank. This goal marked a significant moment for Endrick, who had struggled to find the net in six World Cup qualifying matches.

Ancelotti's squad displayed considerable attacking depth, with Raphinha standing out by creating the joint-most chances and attempting the most dribbles. The Brazilian side appears well-equipped to handle the pressure of the upcoming World Cup, even as discussions about Neymar's fitness continue. Gabriel Martinelli also made an appearance after celebrating with Arsenal.

In terms of performance metrics, Brazil achieved 1.81 expected goals (xG) from 12 shots, while Egypt managed only 0.4 from five attempts. This match marked Egypt's first defeat since their loss to Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff in January. Egypt will next face Belgium in their World Cup opener on June 15.