Spain Vs Egypt, FIFA International Friendly 2026: Shobeir Heroics Frustrate La Roja
Spain was held to a frustrating goalless draw by a resilient Egypt at the RCDE Stadium. Despite registering 26 attempts and enjoying overwhelming spells of possession, the European champions could not find a way past Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. The Al Ahly shot-stopper produced six vital saves, including a stunning late fingertip effort to divert Alex Grimaldo’s free-kick onto the crossbar. Egypt played the final minutes with ten men after Hamdi Fathi received a second yellow card, but their disciplined low block held firm. For Spain, it was a night of missed opportunities and tactical dominance without the finishing touch.
Spain's Rodri, right, challenges for the ball with Egypt's Mohanad Lasheen during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Egypt's Haissem Hassan, left, challenges for the ball with Spain's Dean Huijsen during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Egypt's goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saves during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Spain's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Spain's Dani Olmo, center, attempts a goal during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Egypt's goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, right, saves with his teammate Yasser Ibrahim during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Spain's Lamine Yamal, right, challenges for the ball with Egypt's Ahmed Fatouh during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Spain's Ferran Torres, left, challenges for the ball with Egypt's Hamdy Fathy during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Spain's supporter cheers prior to the start of the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
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