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2026 World Cup international friendlies: Who plays today, Monday, June 1?

Here’s today’s fixture list ahead as World Cup preparations get underway.

RICH STORRY
Football Journalist
Born in Leeds, Joe finished his Spanish degree in 2018 before becoming an English teacher to football (soccer) players and managers, as well as collaborating with various football media outlets in English and Spanish. He joined AS in 2022 and covers both the men’s and women’s game across Europe and beyond.
Update:

Gianni Infantino’s vanity project is just days away now and the squads have gathered at their respective training bases across the planet to add the final touches on an intense period of preparation.

A number of games are being held over the next few days as teams come together to be match fit and ready for what the tournament will bring across Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

Today, Erling Haaland’s Norway, Arda Güler’s Turkey, and Ezgjan Alioski‘s North Macedonia will all take to the field.

Here’s a look at all the teams involved in the World Cup who are playing today, June 1:

Norway vs Sweden 1:00 PM ET

Turkey vs North Macedonia 1:00 PM ET

Montenegro vs Bulgaria 2:00 PM ET

Austria vs Tunisia 2:45 PM ET

And while you’re here, this is what’s coming up over the next few days...

June 2, 2026

Croatia vs Belgium 12:00 PM ET

Morocco vs Madagascar 1:00 PM ET

Georgia vs Romania 1:00 PM ET

Wales vs Ghana 2:45 PM ET

Haiti vs New Zealand 7:30 PM ET

June 3, 2026

Denmark vs DR Congo 2:00 PM ET June 3, 2026

Albania vs Israel 2:00 PM ET June 3, 2026

Poland vs Nigeria 2:45 PM ET June 3, 2026

Netherlands vs Algeria 2:45 PM ET June 3, 2026

Luxembourg vs Italy 2:45 PM ET June 3, 2026

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