Brazil completed World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Egypt, sealing confidence before Morocco on June 13. Endrick hit the decisive goal in the second half at Huntington Bank Field, where Bruno Guimaraes and Mostafa Zico had traded early finishes after defensive mistakes from both sides.

Carlo Ancelotti’s team controlled most of the friendly, creating 12 attempts and 1.81 expected goals. Egypt managed only five shots and 0.4 xG in Cleveland, yet stayed level until Endrick struck. The result ended Egypt’s unbeaten run that had stretched since defeat against Nigeria in January’s Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off.

Brazil struck first after seven minutes when Bruno Guimaraes robbed Mohanad Lasheen near Egypt’s penalty area and guided a low shot into the bottom-right corner. The advantage vanished four minutes later, as Marquinhos played a blind pass towards Alisson. Mostafa Zico read it, intercepted, and finished calmly past the Liverpool goalkeeper. Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Igor Thiago later drew sharp saves from Mostafa Shobeir.

Ancelotti changed almost the entire outfield at half-time, using eight substitutions to refresh Brazil. The move worked quickly. Endrick, aged 19, entered after the interval and scored within minutes. The forward met Raphinha’s low cutback from the left and swept the ball home, rewarding clever wing play from the Barcelona attacker and restoring Brazil’s advantage.