It is the first time Algeria are playing in Egypt since their team bus was pelted with rocks by Egyptian fans before their World Cup qualifier in 2009, and they could face the hosts again.
The Confederations Cup is set to begin in Russia.
The hosts are hoping to get past a buildup dominated by concerns over hooliganism, fan racism and corruption.
Al Jazeera’s Sana Hamouche reports.
Qatar will officially open the first completed football stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Khalifa Stadium was first opened in 1976 but has undergone extensive renovations for the World Cup.
More than 25,000 athletes, ranging in age from 35 to 100-plus, are competing at the World Masters Games in New Zealand.
There are more than twice as many competitors in Auckland than there are at the Olympic Games.