Brazil to test Paquetá and Igor Thiago in final pre‑World Cup friendly vs Egypt

Brazil's national team, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, will use the friendly against Egypt on Saturday, 6 June, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, as its last preparation match before the FIFA World Cup. Ancelotti confirmed that midfielders Lucas Paquetá and forward Igor Thiago will start, providing a new tactical option alongside the usual four‑man attack. Left‑back Douglas Santos will replace Alex Sandro, and goalkeeper Weverton is set to appear in the second half. Defender Gabriel Magalhães will be rested after playing the Champions League final, and Neymar remains in New Jersey for intensive rehab on a calf injury, awaiting a medical scan next week. The match serves as the final test of squad depth and formation before Brazil opens the tournament on 13 June against Morocco.