Today's football tips for 20 Jun 2026 include analysis of 3 matches in the 2026 World Cup along with today's match schedule.
On 20 June 2026, today's football tips cover 3 matches, with 2 potentially sealing spots in the last 32 knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Teams in focus are Sweden, Germany, and Ivory Coast, while Japan aims to secure their first win. Let's review the match analysis and predictions for these key games.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Matchday 2, Group F / Kickoff at 00:00 (21 June Thailand time)
The Netherlands are pursuing their first World Cup title in their 12th appearance. They drew 2-2 with Japan after conceding late but have a solid record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in their last 13 games. Historically, against Sweden in 25 meetings, the Netherlands lead with 12 wins and 5 draws. This is their second World Cup meeting. The squad has no injuries, though top scorer Memphis Depay (55 goals) is not fully fit. The attacking trio likely remains Cody Gakpo, Chrisencio Summerville, and Donyell Malen. Defense is anchored by Virgil van Dijk, with midfield drive from Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, and Tijjani Reijnders.
Sweden is in contention after a 5-1 win over Tunisia in their 13th World Cup appearance. Despite finishing last in European qualifiers Group B, they qualified through UEFA Nations League 2024-25 League C, beating Ukraine and Poland in playoffs. This year, they lost only to Norway in a friendly, winning 3 and drawing 1 in 5 matches. Their previous World Cup meeting with the Netherlands was a 0-0 group stage draw in 1974. Overall, Sweden has 8 wins in all encounters. Key players including Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, Yasin Ayari, and Lucas Bergvall are fit. The match is expected to be very close and likely end in a draw.
Match Prediction A high-scoring draw is expected.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Matchday 2, Group E / Kickoff at 03:00 (21 June Thailand time)
Germany opened their 21st World Cup campaign aggressively, thrashing newcomers Curaçao 7-1. The "Die Mannschaft" have won their last 10 matches across all competitions, scoring at least 9 goals in 2 matches and conceding only 7 goals while netting 35. They faced Ivory Coast once before, a 2-2 friendly draw in 2009. This match may see Deniz Undav, who scored 1 goal and 2 assists as a substitute against Curaçao, challenge for a starting spot alongside Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Kai Havertz. Midfield pairing includes Lukas Meša and Aleksandar Pavlović, with Joshua Kimmich supporting Manuel Neuer in defense.
Ivory Coast return to the World Cup after 12 years and their 4th appearance, starting with a 1-0 win over Ecuador. They have won 4 consecutive matches across all competitions, scoring 8 and conceding 1. They have a shot at their first knockout stage qualification if they beat Germany. Before the tournament, they also defeated France 2-1 in a friendly. Elie Wahi, previously barred from entering Canada over match-fixing allegations, has resolved visa issues and may play. Ahmad Diallo, who scored the winning goal last match, is likely to start alongside Nicolas Pépé and Jan Djomainde, a Liverpool target. Overall, Germany appears slightly stronger.
Match Prediction Germany is expected to narrowly edge out Ivory Coast.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Matchday 2, Group F / Kickoff at 11:00 (21 June Thailand time)
Tunisia became the first team to change coaches after a heavy 1-5 loss to Sweden, appointing Hervé Renard, former Saudi Arabia coach known for a 2-1 World Cup win over Argentina in 2022, replacing Sabri Lamouchi. Tunisia aims to recover from poor form, having won only once in their last 8 matches, losing 4 and drawing 3, with 3 straight losses conceding 11 goals and scoring just 1. In 6 matches against Japan, Tunisia has won once (3-0 in the 2022 Kirin Cup). The squad is injury-free, with defense led by Omar Rekik, who scored Tunisia's consolation goal vs Sweden. Midfield includes Hannibal Mejbri, Rani Khedira, and Ismael Gharbi, with forwards Anis Ben Slimane and Elias Saad.
Japan start their 8th World Cup campaign unbeaten after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Despite ending a 6-match winning streak, they have remained unbeaten in 8 games (2 draws). A win here would boost their hopes of surpassing their best round of 16 achievement at the World Cup. Japan has beaten Tunisia 5 times in 6 meetings, including a 2-0 win in the 2002 World Cup group stage. Unfortunately, star winger Takefusa Kubo is sidelined with a knee injury and will miss this match. Ritsu Doan may step up alongside Daizen Maeda and Ayase Ueda, with Yukinari Sugawara, a substitute last match, likely to play right wing-back. Japan's overall quality remains superior, and they are favored to win.
Match Prediction Japan is expected to narrowly defeat Tunisia.