Today's football tips for 6 Jun 2026: analysis of 4 key matches, following 7 teams bound for the 2026 World Cup, plus today's match schedule.
On 6 June 2026, today's football tips focus sharply on friendly matches as teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Seven nations will test their readiness before the tournament kicks off. Let's follow the match analysis and expert opinions on all 4 games.
- World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly / Kick-off at 00:45 GMT+7.
The "Seleção das Quinas" are preparing for their 9th World Cup appearance, aiming for their first world title. They qualified with some imperfections: 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss to Ireland, but still won Group F. That loss was their only defeat in the last 11 matches (8 wins, 2 draws). At home, they've won 7 of their last 8 games. This is their first warm-up match, expected to field their main squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Rafael Leão. They will be without Vitinha, João Neves, Nuno Mendes, and Gonzalo Ramos—four key players from Paris Saint-Germain who just finished the Champions League final.
Chile is on the decline, having missed qualification by finishing last (10th) in the South American qualifiers with 2 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. Despite winning 4 consecutive friendlies afterward, their latest match was a heavy 4-1 defeat to New Zealand, one of the nations qualified for the World Cup. Chile has lost 4 of their last 5 away games. They drew 1-1 with Portugal once, back in 2011. Their current squad, including Guillermo Maripán, Gonzalo Tapia, Maximiliano Gutiérrez, and Matías Sepúlveda, lacks strength. They are likely to be easy prey in this warm-up match against Portugal.
Prediction Portugal to win comfortably over Chile.
- World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly / Kick-off at 01:30 GMT+7.
The United States, one of the three co-hosts, will prepare in their final match before their 12th World Cup appearance. Since losing 1-2 to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, they've played 9 friendlies: 5 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Though they lost both matches in March against top teams Belgium (2-5) and Portugal (0-2), they recently edged Senegal 3-2. This game tests them against Germany, whom they've beaten twice before in 2013 and 2015. Defender Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) is out injured, but Christian Pulisic, Giovanni Reyna, Ricardo Pepi, Anthony Robinson, Sergiño Dest, and Tyler Adams are available.
Germany will compete in their 21st World Cup, aiming for a 5th title, second only to Brazil. Despite an opening qualifying loss to Slovakia (0-2), they won Group A with five straight wins. Since then, they've won 8 consecutive matches, scoring 27 goals and conceding 5. Their latest game was a 4-0 win over Finland. They have beaten the US 5 times in 7 meetings. For this match, they will rest Denis Undav, injured recently, and Manuel Neuer, who is awaiting full fitness before the tournament. Key players like Florian Wirtz, Nick Woltemade, and Joshua Kimmich are ready to play. The game is expected to be close, with Germany possibly edging a win.
Prediction: Germany to narrowly win.
- World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly / Kick-off at 03:00 GMT+7.
England aims for their second world title in their 17th World Cup. Apart from an outstanding qualifying run—winning all eight games in Group K, scoring 22 goals and conceding none—the "Three Lions" have only won 1 of their last 4 friendlies (a 3-0 win over Wales). They lost 1-3 at home to Senegal last year, then drew 1-1 with Uruguay and lost 0-1 to Japan at Wembley in March.
Coach Thomas Tuchel will rest four Arsenal players who just finished the Champions League final: Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, and Declan Rice. Koby Ménu pairs with Elliott Anderson in midfield. The attack features Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, and Marcus Rashford supporting Harry Kane as the main striker.
New Zealand returns to the World Cup for the third time after a 16-year absence, qualifying comfortably as Oceania champions by winning all 3 matches in Round 2 Group B, scoring 19 and conceding just 1. They then crushed Fiji 7-0 and New Caledonia 3-0 in Round 3. However, they have lost 8 of their last 10 friendlies, winning only once against Chile (4-1), and were recently thrashed 0-4 by Haiti. Their two meetings with England 35 years ago both ended in defeat. Despite having striker Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) and attacking midfielder Elijah Just (Motherwell), they are unlikely to match England's superiority.
Prediction England to win comfortably.
- World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly / Kick-off at 03:00 GMT+7.
Brazil will play their final warm-up before their 23rd World Cup appearance, chasing a 6th world title after a 24-year gap. Their qualification was challenging, finishing 5th in South America with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. They played 7 friendlies afterward, winning 4, drawing 1, and losing 2 (to Japan 2-3 and France 1-2). They won their last two friendlies against Croatia (3-1) and Panama (6-2). Coach Carlo Ancelotti will rest Neymar, who traveled with the team but is recovering from injury ahead of the opening match against Morocco on 13 June. Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain) and Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), fresh from the Champions League final, will start alongside Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, and Matheus Cunha.
Egypt prepares for their 4th World Cup and first since 2018, winning Group A in Africa with 8 wins, 2 draws, no losses, scoring 20 and conceding 2. Under coach Hossam Hassan, the team has improved, winning 21, drawing 6, and losing 3 in 30 games. Their last 2 friendlies were unbeaten: a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and a 0-0 draw with Spain. Egypt lost once to Brazil, 0-2 in 2011. Mohamed Salah, who rested in the draw with Spain, will return to start alongside Omar Marmoush up front. This may pose a tough challenge for Brazil.
Prediction Brazil to win but with difficulty.