Results from last night, 8 June 2026: Two title favorites secured victories in warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
On 9 June 2026, results came in from warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup, featuring three nations preparing for the tournament. Leading the pack were two title favorites: the defending runners-up France and the Netherlands, along with Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut.
France 3-1 Northern Ireland
- Scorers: 1-0 Michael Olise 43rd minute / 2-0 Michael Olise 49th minute / 2-1 Patrick Kelly 64th minute / 3-1 Michael Olise 75th minute
* 2026 World Cup Group I schedule: France vs Senegal on 16 June, Iraq on 22 June, Norway on 26 June.
Netherlands 2-1 Uzbekistan
- Scorers: 1-0 Cody Gakpo (penalty) 32nd minute / 1-1 Igor Sergeyev 90+2 minute / 2-1 Cody Gakpo (penalty) 90+8 minute
* 2026 World Cup Group F schedule: Netherlands vs Japan on 14 June, Sweden on 20 June, Tunisia on 25 June.
** Group K schedule: Uzbekistan vs Colombia on 17 June, Portugal on 23 June, DR Congo on 27 June.