FC Barcelona will bring the curtain down on their 2026 pre-season when they welcome Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC for the Joan Gamper Trophy 2026 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. The fixture carries extra significance as the Catalan side return to their home stadium for the traditional season curtain-raiser, while Hansi Flick will use the encounter to assess his squad depth for the final time before their La Liga opener against Elche. Al Ahly, meanwhile, arrive after an intense pre-season camp in Spain.
FC Barcelona vs Al Ahly SC Kick-Off Time
The Joan Gamper Trophy clash will begin at 8:00 PM CEST on Wednesday, August 19.
- UK: 7:00 PM
- USA: 2:00 PM ET
- Canada: 2:00 PM ET
- India: 11:30 PM IST
- UAE: 10:00 PM GST
Barcelona vs Al Ahly Team News
Barcelona have welcomed several players back after the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal, Pau CubarsÃ, Dani Olmo and Jules Kounde among those having joined the squad recently. New arrivals Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi are also part of the roster now.
Rodri and Joao Cancelo are not expected to feature, having just moved to the Spanish city. Al Ahly, on the other hand, look to make a strong statement under their new head coach Hussein Ammouta.
Barcelona vs Al Ahly Live Streaming
The Barcelona vs Al Ahly Joan Gamper Trophy match will be streamed live through Barca Play and the club’s official YouTube channel for subscribers with the required Premium subscription. Barcelona have confirmed that the fixture will be available through their official digital platforms, making them the primary viewing options for fans worldwide.
Barcelona Squad 2026-27
Joan Garcia, Wojciech Szczesny, Inaki Pena, Alejandro Balde, Pau Cubarsi, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Gerard MartÃn, Hector Fort, Gavi, Pedri, Fermin Lopez, Marc Casado, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Roony Bardghji, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi
