Brazil Beat Egypt 2-1 in Final Warm-Up as Endrick Decides and Fitness Questions Linger

Overview

• Brazil secured a 2-1 win against Egypt in Cleveland on Saturday as Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring and substitute Endrick struck early in the second half to settle the match.
• Marquinhos’s poor back pass allowed Egypt to equalize in the first half and the captain picked up a yellow card, an error that raised defensive concern ahead of the tournament.
• Right-back Wesley left crying with groin pain and will be re-evaluated by the Brazil medical team in the coming days, creating a near-term selection question for the coach.
• Neymar did not travel to Cleveland and remains in New Jersey in recovery from a grade‑2 calf lesion with a follow-up MRI scheduled for Monday, June 8, and Ancelotti said he already has a clear idea of the starting XI.
• Ancelotti used the match to test alternatives and depth, named Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães as untouchable in central defense, and will balance rotation and available bench options as Brazil prepares to face Morocco on June 13.