Egypt national football team 1-1 Kuwait in a friendly match held on 12 February 2023. Players such as Mustafa Fathi and Tarik Hamid were among those who played in the match. Mustafa Fathi scored a goal in the 45+2 minute. Meanwhile, Kuwaiti player Bader Al-Mutwa scored a goal in the 90+3 minute. The match was part of the friendly matches before the 2026 World Cup. Egypt national football team will participate in the 2026 World Cup in Egypt.