Brazil Secure 2-1 Victory Over Egypt As Endrick Delivers Late Winner

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.

That goal also ended Endrick's wait for a senior strike after six World Cup qualifiers without scoring. The display showed Brazil's attacking depth for Ancelotti. Raphinha created two chances and attempted five dribbles, both team highs. Vinicius, Matheus Cunha and Gabriel Martinelli also threatened, so Brazil retain threat even if Neymar is absent.

Focus now shifts to Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13, when Neymar's condition will draw scrutiny. Ancelotti can highlight alternatives, including Gabriel Martinelli after celebrations with Arsenal. A blend of youth and experience across the front line gives Brazil useful options as the tournament in North America approaches.

Egypt leave Huntington Bank Field with some positives despite the loss. Mostafa Shobeir kept Brazil out several times before the interval, denying Vinicius, Raphinha and Igor Thiago. The defeat is Egypt's first since Nigeria beat them in January's Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off. Attention now turns to facing Belgium on June 15.

Key numbers from the friendly highlight how Brazil created the clearer openings, even though Egypt stayed competitive on the scoreboard. The figures below compare shots and expected goals for both teams across the ninety minutes in Cleveland.

Brazil finish their warm-up schedule with momentum and proof of attacking variety, helped by Endrick's impact. The 2-1 victory over Egypt, supported by stronger metrics, offers encouragement before Morocco. For Egypt, a narrow defeat ends a strong run yet supplies useful information ahead of the World Cup meeting with Belgium.