Football tips for 4 Jun 2026: Analysis of 2 key matches featuring 4 teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Today's football program.
On 4 June 2026, today's football tips focus on friendly matches as teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup. All 4 teams in these 2 matches have qualified for the finals. Let's follow the analysis and predictions for both games.
- Friendly match before the 2026 World Cup / Kickoff at 02:00 GMT+7
Spain, the top favorite to win the championship, is preparing for their 17th World Cup appearance and aiming for their second title since 2010. Spain qualified by winning Group E undefeated with 5 wins and 1 draw. Over their last 28 matches in all competitions over 27 months, "La Roja" lost only once—on penalties to Portugal in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final (22 wins, 5 draws). However, this game likely won't feature Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, or Mikel Merino, who recently recovered from injuries, nor David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, and Fabian Ruiz, who played in the UEFA Champions League final. Captain Rodri will lead the team alongside Pedri and Ferran Torres.
Iraq is preparing for their second World Cup appearance, returning after 40 years, having narrowly beaten Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff. Since Graham Arnold became coach, Iraq has won 9 of their last 14 matches (2 draws, 3 losses). This friendly will test the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group I, where they face world number 1 France, Norway, and Senegal. Their only previous meeting with Spain was a 0-1 loss in the 2009 Confederations Cup. It remains uncertain if Rebin Sulaka, defender for Port FC, will play. Other key players include Zidan Iqbal, Ayman Hussein, and Ali Al-Hamadi, but they are unlikely to withstand Spain's strength.
Prediction : Spain will warm up and easily outclass Iraq.
- Friendly match before the 2026 World Cup / Kickoff at 02:10 GMT+7
The "Les Bleus" begin their preparations for their 18th World Cup and a bid for a third title after losing the previous final on penalties to Argentina. They qualified as unbeaten Group D champions with 5 wins and 1 draw. Over the past 12 months, France is undefeated (8 wins, 1 draw), scoring at least 2 goals per match. Recently in March, they won friendlies against Brazil 2-1 and Colombia 3-1. France has never lost to Ivory Coast in 3 meetings (2 wins, 1 draw). This match is expected to see their full attacking lineup including Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, and Marcus Thuram.
Ivory Coast returns to the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, their fourth overall, after qualifying as Group F champions unbeaten in 10 matches (8 wins, 2 draws), scoring 25 goals without conceding. Their last loss was a 2-3 defeat to Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals in January. However, their last two matches in March were wins over South Korea 4-0 and Scotland 1-0. Key players include Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Nicolas Pépé, Eli Waie, and Jan Diomandé, a Liverpool transfer target. Overall, France remains the stronger side and is expected to narrowly secure the win.
Prediction : France will edge out Ivory Coast in a close match.