The Lionesses, the women's national football team of England, lost 2-1 to Egypt in a friendly match on July 11, 2026, at the Cairo International Stadium.
Egypt took an early lead in the 15th minute through a goal by forward Nadia El-Gammal. England equalized in the 38th minute with a strike from midfielder Georgia Stanway.
In the second half, Egypt regained the lead in the 62nd minute when defender Salma El-Din scored from a corner kick. Despite several attempts, England could not find the equalizer.
The match was part of England's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Women's Euro 2027 qualifiers. Egypt used the game to prepare for the 2026 Africa Women Cup of Nations.
