Egypt U19 vs Russia U19

Egypt U19 came from behind to beat Russia U19 3-1 in a friendly on June 6, 2026, sealing the win with a pair of goals in the final five minutes under coach Wael Riad. Adham Karim gave Egypt an early advantage, striking from inside the penalty area in the 8th minute. Russia levelled in the 53rd minute to keep the game alive, setting up a tense finish. The young Pharaohs found another gear late on: Ali Al-Garhi restored the lead in the 86th minute before Anes Rashdi put the result beyond doubt in the 90th, rewarding Egypt's persistence with a comfortable scoreline. The victory is an encouraging step for Egypt U19, who are using this friendly series to sharpen ahead of the North African Championship qualifiers — a pathway to the Africa Cup of Nations under-20. The two sides are due to meet again on June 9.