Today's football tips for 15 Jun 2026 include analysis of 3 matches for the 2026 World Cup and today's football schedule.
On 15 June 2026, football fans can follow the ongoing 2026 World Cup action. The Spain national team, favored as the top contender to win the championship, will kick off their first match. Also featured is a major clash between Belgium and Egypt. Let's look at the detailed match analysis and predictions for these three key games.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Group H / Kickoff at 23:00
Spain begins their quest for a second World Cup title since 2010, after exiting at the group stage in 2014 and the round of 16 in 2018 and 2022. The "La Roja" have been in strong form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches (7 wins, 3 draws). Although they drew 1-1 with Iraq in a friendly, they ended their pre-tournament preparations with a 3-1 win over Peru. For this match, they won’t rush to field Lamine Yamal or Nico Williams, who have recently returned to full training. The expected front three are Alex Baena, Ferran Torres, and Mikel Oyarzabal, supported in midfield by Rodri, Pedri, and Fabián Ruiz.
Cape Verde surprised everyone by qualifying for their first-ever World Cup after eliminating Cameroon and winning Group D in the African zone with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In their subsequent 6 matches, they lost only once to Chile 2-4 and won 2 pre-World Cup friendlies against Serbia and Bermuda, both 3-0. Cape Verde will field their best squad, led by 36-year-old top scorer Ryan Mendes (22 goals) and defender Lokan Costa from Villarreal in Spain’s La Liga. However, they are unlikely to withstand Spain’s superior skill and experience.
Match Prediction Spain to confidently defeat the newcomer Cape Verde.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Group G / Kickoff at 02:00 (16 June Thailand time)
Belgium aims to be a dark horse for the title in their 15th World Cup appearance, after finishing third in 2018. Under coach Rudy Garcia, who has managed 14 matches with only 1 loss, 9 wins, and 4 draws, Belgium won their last two friendlies: 2-0 over Croatia and 5-0 against Tunisia. They seek redemption after their group stage exit in 2022. Fitness of Jeremy Doku, who has a minor muscle injury, remains to be confirmed. The rest of the squad is full strength, featuring Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Thibaut Courtois, Leandro Trossard, and Romelu Lukaku.
Egypt returns to the World Cup for the fourth time, after qualifying from African Group A with an unbeaten record: 8 wins, 2 draws, scoring 20 and conceding only 2 goals. Under coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt has improved, with 21 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses in 31 matches. Their last two friendlies were a 0-0 draw with Spain and a narrow 1-2 loss to Brazil. Against Belgium, Egypt has lost only once in four meetings, winning three times, including a 2-1 friendly win in 2022. Although Mohamed Salah, recently returned in the match versus Brazil, is not at full fitness, supported by Omar Marmoush and Trezeguet up front, Belgium appears slightly stronger and favored to win.
Match Prediction Belgium to narrowly defeat Egypt.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Group G / Kickoff at 08:00 (16 June Thailand time)
Iran aims to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their seventh World Cup appearance, having qualified as Group A champions in the Asian third round with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss to Qatar. In their last 12 matches, they lost only 3 games by a one-goal margin, with 6 wins and 3 draws. Their last three matches were convincing wins: 5-0 over Costa Rica, 3-1 against Gambia, and 2-0 versus Mali. However, they face visa issues entering the U.S. and have three injured players: Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mahdi Torabi, and Dennis Eckert, with Rusbeh Cheshmi’s fitness uncertain. Key players remain including Mehdi Taremi, the main striker, Saman Ghoddos, and Mohammad Mohebi.
New Zealand returns to the World Cup after 16 years, their third appearance after 1982 and 2010, and as the second nation after Japan to qualify for 2026 automatically (excluding the three co-hosts). However, their level is unproven compared to Asian opponents, having played only 5 matches with a perfect record scoring 29 and conceding 1. In their last 12 matches, they have won only 2 (1-0 against Ivory Coast, 4-1 over Chile), drew 1, and lost 9, including pre-World Cup friendlies losses to Haiti (0-4) and England (0-1). Against Iran, they have never won (a 0-0 draw and a 0-3 loss). Despite having top scorer Chris Wood with 45 goals in 90 games and Costa Barbarouses with 10 goals in 76 national matches, New Zealand’s overall strength is inferior to Iran.
Match Prediction Iran to comfortably secure 3 points.