Egypt's National Team Fixtures and Ticket Prices for Al Ain Tournament Unveiled
Egypt's national football team, led by star Mohamed Salah, will compete in the Al Ain International Cup alongside Iran, Uzbekistan, and Cape Verde. The tournament kicks off this Thursday at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, with tickets now available through Platinum List platform starting at 75 dirhams.
The four-team tournament follows a straightforward format. Iran faces Cape Verde on Thursday evening at 8 PM, while Egypt takes on Uzbekistan on Friday at the same time. The winners advance to the final on November 18, and the losing teams will play for third place on November 17.
Ticket prices range from 75 dirhams for basic seats up to 650 dirhams for VIP hospitality packages in the football lounge. All matches will be held at the same venue in Al Ain.
For Egyptian football fans, this represents a chance to see Salah and the national team in action during the international break. Egypt has been using these friendlies to prepare for upcoming qualifiers and build team chemistry under their current tactical setup.
The tournament organizers will release tickets for the final two matches immediately after the semifinals conclude. This approach makes sense since fans won't know which teams they'll be watching until the opening matches are decided.
Cape Verde might be the least familiar opponent for many fans, but they've been building a solid reputation in African football. Their inclusion adds an interesting dynamic to what could have been a predictable Middle Eastern tournament format.
The timing works well for players getting match fitness during the international window, while giving local fans a rare opportunity to watch quality international football without traveling far from the UAE.
Sara Khaled