Football tips today, 3 June 2026: Analysis of 2 key matches featuring 3 World Cup 2026 teams and today's match schedule. The focus is on two international friendlies as preparation for the 2026 World Cup, with three teams in these matches having qualified for the finals. Let's follow the match analysis and predictions for both games.
On 3 June 2026, the football tips focus on friendly matches preparing teams for the 2026 World Cup. Three teams across two matches have qualified for the finals. Here is the match analysis along with expert opinions on these two fixtures.
- World Cup 2026 friendly match / Kick-off at 01:00 GMT+7
DR Congo is preparing for its first World Cup appearance since 1974 when it competed as Zaire but was eliminated in the first round. They qualified by winning 1-0 against Jamaica in the intercontinental playoff. In their last 10 matches, they lost only once to Algeria 0-1 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, winning eight games and keeping seven clean sheets. Despite the Ebola outbreak in the country, the team continues preparations. The squad includes Premier League stars like Joël Tshibamba, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, and Noah Sadiki.
Denmark is one of the notable teams that failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing to Scotland in the group stage and then to the Czech Republic in the playoff. They serve as friendly opponents for DR Congo under the FIFA day schedule. In their last 10 matches, they have not won four times (three draws, one loss). This match will be without goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who recently retired, as well as Christian Nørgaard and Jannik Vestergaard who have also left the national team. However, key players like Rasmus Højlund, William Osula, Christian Eriksen, and Morten Hjulmand remain, giving them a chance to celebrate a win.
Prediction Denmark will outpace DR Congo.
- World Cup 2026 friendly match / Kick-off at 01:45 GMT+7
The Netherlands has started preparations for their 12th World Cup appearance aiming for their first world title. Their recent form is unbeaten in 10 matches, winning 7 and keeping 5 clean sheets. In March, they remained unbeaten against two other 2026 World Cup teams (2-1 win over Norway and 1-1 draw with Ecuador). The squad misses Jeremy Frimpong, who was excluded from the final 26-man roster. Xavi Simons, Matthijs de Ligt, and Stefan de Vrij are still recovering from injuries. However, key players like Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Frenkie de Jong, as well as Jurrien Timber and Memphis Depay, who made the cut just in time, are available.
Algeria returned to the World Cup in 2014 and will be making their 5th appearance after winning Group G in the African qualifiers with 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. This year, they lost only once in four matches, a 0-2 defeat to Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. The other three matches ended with clean sheets (2 wins, 1 draw). Surprisingly, Ismael Bennacer is not in this squad, with Nabil Bentaleb included instead. Key players include Riyad Mahrez, Ryan At-Nouri, Oussama Aouar, and Mohamed Amoura. However, when comparing players one-on-one, the Netherlands looks slightly stronger and is likely to edge out a victory.
Prediction The Netherlands will narrowly win.