Today's football tips for 15 Jun 2026: analysis of 3 matches in the 2026 World Cup and today's football schedule.
On 15 June 2026, today's football tips cover ongoing 2026 World Cup action. Spain, considered the top favorite to win this tournament, will play their opening match. Also featured is a major clash between Belgium and Egypt. Here is the analysis and preview of these three key matches.
- 2026 World Cup Group H first round / Kickoff at 23:00.
Spain will begin their quest for a second World Cup title after 2010, following group stage elimination in 2014 and round of 16 exits in 2018 and 2022. The "La Roja" have shown strong form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches (7 wins, 3 draws). Despite a 1-1 friendly draw with Iraq, they ended their warm-ups with a 3-1 win over Peru. In this match, Spain will not 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 by qualifying for their first-ever World Cup after knocking Cameroon out in the African qualifiers, winning Group D with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In six subsequent matches, they lost only once to Chile 2-4, with 2 wins and 3 draws. They also won their two World Cup warm-up games 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 the more experienced and skilled "La Roja."
Match Preview Spain will dominate and teach the newcomer Cape Verde a lesson.
- 2026 World Cup Group G first round / Kickoff at 02:00 (16 June Thai time).
Belgium aim to be the dark horse for their 15th World Cup appearance, having achieved their best result as third place in 2018. Under coach Rudy Garcia, Belgium have played 14 matches with only one loss, winning 9 and drawing 4. Their last two friendlies were wins over Croatia 2-0 and a 5-0 thrashing of Tunisia, erasing the disappointment of their 2022 group stage exit. Fitness of Jeremy Doku, sidelined with a minor muscle injury, is to be checked. The rest of the squad is full strength, led by Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Thibaut Courtois, Leandro Trossard, and Romelu Lukaku.
Egypt return for their fourth World Cup appearance, their first since 2018, after winning Group A in Africa with 8 wins and 2 draws, conceding just 2 goals. Under coach Hossam Hassan, the team has improved, with 21 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses in 31 matches. Recent friendlies against top teams resulted in a 0-0 draw with Spain and a narrow 1-2 loss to Brazil. Egypt has faced Belgium four times, losing only once and winning three, including a 2-1 friendly win in 2022. Star Mohamed Salah, who recently returned against Brazil, is not yet fully fit. Supported by Omar Marmoush and Trezeguet upfront, Egypt still appear slightly inferior to Belgium, who are expected to edge out a victory.
Match Preview Belgium will narrowly defeat Egypt.
- 2026 World Cup Group G first round / Kickoff at 08:00 (16 June Thai time).
Iran aim to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their 7th World Cup appearance after qualifying as Group A winners in the Asian third round, with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss to Qatar. In their last 12 matches, Iran lost only three times, all by a single goal, and won six, drew three. Their last three games were wins over Costa Rica 5-0, Gambia 3-1, and Mali 2-0. Recent issues include visa problems entering the USA and injuries to Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mahdi Torabi, and Dennis Eckert, with fitness doubts over Rouzbeh Cheshmi. Key players remain, including star striker Mehdi Taremi, Saman Ghoddos, and Mohammad Mohebi.
New Zealand return to the World Cup stage after 16 years, their third appearance after 1982 and 2010. They are the second nation after Japan to qualify for the 2026 World Cup without counting the three co-hosts. However, their standard is untested against Asian opponents who qualified automatically. New Zealand played only five qualifying matches, winning all, scoring 29 goals and conceding just 1. In their last 12 matches, they have won only two (against Ivory Coast 1-0 and Chile 4-1), drawn one, and lost nine. Their two World Cup warm-ups ended with losses to Haiti 0-4 and England 0-1. New Zealand has never beaten Iran in two meetings (0-0 draw and 0-3 loss). Despite having top scorer Chris Wood (45 goals in 90 caps) and Costa Barbarouses (10 goals in 76 caps), their squad is not as strong as Iran's.
Match Preview Iran will comfortably secure 3 points.
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