CLEVELAND (Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026) — Two of international soccer's top men's national teams will play each other at Huntington Bank Field on June 6 as part of the Road to 26 series.
Tickets for the match will go on sale on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. ET. Fans may register for exclusive presale access at RoadTo26.com.
The Brazilian national team is the most decorated in the history of the FIFA World Cup, with five tournament championships (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002) and two runner-up finishes (1950 and 1998). It is the only team to have participated in every World Cup and leads all nations with a record 76 wins in 114 matches played.
The Egyptian national team is Africa's oldest and one of the most successful on the continent. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times. The team has made three appearances in the FIFA World Cup and was the first African and Middle Eastern team to play in the tournament.
Brazil and Egypt have played six times since 1960, with Brazil winning all six matches. They have not met since 2011.
Cleveland is no stranger to hosting big events. Last April, the city made history when the Columbus Crew hosted Inter Miami at Huntington Bank Field and set a new club attendance record (60,614). The crowd was also the largest for a non-NFL event at the home of the Cleveland Browns.
Road to 26 is co-promoted by Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) and Unified Events, bringing elite national teams to major American venues throughout 2026. The match in Cleveland is part of an international soccer series that starts in March and continues in June.
Road to 26 Schedule
Thursday, March 26
Brazil vs. France — Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.) — 4 p.m. ET*
Colombia vs. Croatia — Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Fla.) — 7:30 p.m. ET*
Sunday, March 29
Colombia vs. France — Northwest Stadium (Landover, Md.) — 3 p.m. ET*
Tuesday, March 31
Brazil vs. Croatia — Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Fla.) — 8 p.m. ET*
Saturday, June 6
Brazil vs. Egypt — Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland, Ohio) 6 p.m. ET*
* Kickoff times subject to change.
ABOUT ROAD TO 26
Road to 26 is a new U.S.-based international match series created to showcase the world's top national teams. Co-promoted by Florida Citrus Sports (FCS), Unified Events, Pitch International and Lions Sports & Media, Road to 26 delivers premium match experiences while connecting global supporters to the beautiful game in America.
ABOUT UNIFIED EVENTS
Unified Events brings partner teams closer to their fans and delivers world-class soccer matchups to premier venues across the United States. Since 2021, the organization and its affiliates have managed ticketing and operations for more than 70 international soccer events.
ABOUT FCS
Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) is an Orlando-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities and driving economic impact through world-class events including the FC Series, Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the Pop-Tarts Bowl and more.
ABOUT HASLAM SPORTS GROUP
Haslam Sports Group embraces the positive impact of sports and its unique opportunity to unify communities. Dee and Jimmy Haslam, along with Whitney and JW Johnson, founded Haslam Sports Group in 2020. Through the Haslam and Johnson families' network of industry experience and relationships, their mission is to create world-class organizations that achieve sustainable success, provide a best-in-class fan experience, and give back to their region. We look to invest in strategic sports and entertainment opportunities, with our current portfolio including ownership of the Cleveland Browns, operating rights to Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew, and co-ownership of the Milwaukee Bucks, as well as investments in HSG Ventures, HSG Facilities, the WNBA, and other entities.
ABOUT GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS COMMISSION
Since 2000, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) is responsible for attracting 270+ sporting events which provide more than $1 billion in economic activity to Northeast Ohio. GCSC serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. For more information, visit clevelandsports.org.
