Today's football tips for 8 June 2026 include analysis of 2 key matches, focusing on 3 teams preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Here is today's football schedule.
On 8 June 2026, today's football tips feature warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup, involving three nations fine-tuning their squads before the main tournament. Two of these teams are among the favorites to win the championship. Here is the analysis and preview for both matches.
- World Cup 2026 warm-up match / Kick-off at 01:45 GMT+7
The Netherlands will play their final warm-up match before competing in their 12th World Cup, aiming for their first world title. They seek to bounce back after a 0-1 loss to Algeria, which ended their 10-match unbeaten streak (7 wins, 3 draws). Denzel Dumfries is expected to return at right-back following his transfer to Real Madrid. Key players such as Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, and Memphis Depay, who is now fit again, will all be present.
Uzbekistan will also prepare for their first-ever World Cup debut, having just lost 0-2 to Canada in their latest warm-up, ending a five-match unbeaten run (3 wins, 2 draws). This match will test them against strong opposition before they face Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo in Group K. Their leading players include Abdulgadir Kusanov (Manchester City), Eldor Shomurodov, and Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Istanbul Basaksehir). However, the Netherlands are expected to come out on top.
Prediction : Netherlands to narrowly defeat Uzbekistan
- World Cup 2026 warm-up match / Kick-off at 02:10 GMT+7
The 'Les Bleus' will play their final warm-up before their 18th World Cup appearance, aiming for a third world title after narrowly losing the previous final on penalties to Argentina. However, they recently lost 1-2 to Ivory Coast, ending a nine-match unbeaten streak over 12 months (8 wins, 1 draw). France has never lost to Northern Ireland in six meetings (4 wins, 2 draws). William Saliba will not feature due to injury, but the attack remains fully staffed with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, and Marcus Thuram.
Northern Ireland missed out on their fourth World Cup appearance after a 40-year absence, finishing 3rd in Group A during qualifiers with 3 wins and 3 losses, then losing 0-2 to Italy in the playoff semifinal. Their last two friendlies saw a 1-1 draw with Wales and a 1-0 win over Guinea. Leading players include Tre Hume (Sunderland), Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace), and Che Charles (Southampton). However, they remain significantly weaker than France and are unlikely to hold them off.
Prediction : France to comfortably defeat Northern Ireland ahead of the World Cup