Football tips for 1 Jul 2026: Analysis of 3 key matches in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, today's football schedule,
On 1 July 2026, football tips enter the fourth day of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. The main highlights feature England, Belgium, and the United States as co-hosts. Let's follow the match analyses and insights for these three games.
- 2026 World Cup Round of 32 / Kickoff at 23:00.
*Live broadcast on Monomax.
England remains on track to win their second World Cup title after topping Group L with a 4-2 win over Croatia, a 0-0 draw with Ghana, and a 2-0 win over Panama. Under Thomas Tuchel, England has not lost in 11 official matches (10 wins, 1 draw). However, their right-back position faces a crisis: Jarell Quansah is newly injured, Reece James is still recovering, and Tino Livramento has withdrawn, leaving only Ched Spence available. In midfield, Declan Rice returns to partner Elliott Anderson. In attack, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will hold the wings, supported by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
DR Congo reached the knockout stage for the first time under their current name, previously competing as Zaire in 1974 but exiting in the first round. They finished 3rd in Group K with a 1-1 draw against Portugal, a 0-1 loss to Colombia, and a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. Overall, they have 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in eight games this year. This match marks their first meeting with England. Their squad is fully fit with key players such as Johan Bissa, Cedric Bakambu, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Noah Sadiki, Axel Tuanzebe, and Chancel Mbemba. However, they remain second best compared to the "Three Lions," so England is expected to advance without trouble.
Match prediction : England to win comfortably.
- 2026 World Cup Round of 32 / Kickoff at 03:00 (early morning 2 July Thailand time)
*Live broadcast on Monomax and Monomax Sports Channel 29.
Belgium started slowly, drawing 1-1 with Egypt and 0-0 with Iran before defeating New Zealand 5-1 to claim Group G. Coach Rudy Garcia's record remains strong with only one loss in 17 matches (10 wins, 6 draws). Defender Zeno Debast remains injured, so center-backs Arthur Theate and Brandon Mechele continue to partner. The core squad includes Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Leandro Trossard, and Jeremy Doku.
Senegal narrowly advanced after almost being eliminated, losing 1-3 to France and 2-3 to Norway before thrashing Iraq 5-0 to finish 3rd in Group I. They have the lowest points among the eight best third-placed teams moving on. They aim to surpass their previous best of reaching the quarterfinals in 2002. Their recent seven matches show mixed results: 3 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is injured, and Abdoulaye Seck competes to replace Kalidou Koulibaly, whose form has declined. Their frontline features Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, and Nicholas Jackson. However, against Belgium, they may struggle to contain their opponents.
Prediction : Belgium edges Senegal to win.
- 2026 World Cup Round of 32 / Kickoff at 07:00 (early morning 2 July Thailand time)
*Live broadcast on Monomax and Monomax Sports Channel 29.
The United States aims to reach the Round of 16 for the seventh time after winning Group D with victories over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia, and a 2-3 loss to Turkey that was still sufficient. Their record this year is 3 wins and 4 losses in 7 matches. Currently, three players are injured: Cristian Roldan, Mark McKenzie, and Auston Trusty, but key players remain available, including Christian Pulisic, Chris Richards, Anthony Robinson, Sergino Dest, Malik Tillman, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun.
Bosnia is competing in their second World Cup and has qualified for the knockout stage after a 1-1 draw with Canada, a 1-4 loss to Switzerland, and a 3-1 win over Qatar, finishing 3rd in Group B with 4 points. This win marked their first 90-minute victory in eight matches (6 draws, 1 loss). However, Bosnia has never beaten the US in three meetings (2 losses, 1 draw), most recently losing 0-1 in December 2021. Injury status for Amar Dedic is uncertain, but Tarik Muharemovic returns from suspension. The defense is anchored by Sead Kolasinac, while the attack features veteran Edin Dzeko, aged 40, and Ermedin Demirovic. They may find it hard to challenge the hosts.
Match prediction : United States narrowly defeats Bosnia to advance.