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.

Updated on: 1 April 2026 2:33 pm

Published at: 1 April 2026 2:33 pm

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Spain's and Egypt players react at the end of the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Spain Vs Egypt FIFA International Friendly-Spains Rodri

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

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Spain Vs Egypt FIFA International Friendly-Egypts Haissem Hassan

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

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Egypt's goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saves during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Spain Vs Egypt FIFA International Friendly-Spains Lamine Yamal

Spain's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Spain Vs Egypt FIFA International Friendly-Spains Dani Olmo

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

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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

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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

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Spain Vs Egypt FIFA International Friendly-Spains Ferran Torres

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

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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