The seven-time African champions take on Chile in Madrid on Wednesday for their third meeting in history, the last being a friendly game in 1989 when Egypt claimed a 2-0 victory.
“We always get excited before this kind of games, Chile is a good team with big players like (Barcelona forward Alexis) Sanchez and (Juventus midfielder Arturo) Vidal ... we're excited,” the American boss said on Tuesday.
Bradley started his speech by “rebuffing rumours” over the interview he gave to ESPN on Saturday, a few hours after a court verdict sentenced 21 fans to death for their role in last year’s Port Said disaster.
“I never criticised the current leadership or the current president. I was explaining some of the people's emotions here,” he said.
“Since I'm here, I always try helping the country either by visiting hospitals or trying to deliver a message about tourism.
“Me and my wife love this country and love its people, and will continue supporting it as long as we stay here.
“I never get any instructions from the American Embassy here, and there's no special contact about anything.”