On Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9 pre-tournament international friendly matches were played ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including 3 fixtures between WC-qualified nations.
The standout result was Singapore 4-0 Mongolia, a 4-goal margin. Singapore ran riot against Mongolia in their final World Cup tune-up.
| Home | Score | Away | Both WC? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1-0 | Iceland | No |
| Singapore | 4-0 | Mongolia | No |
| Switzerland | 4-1 | Jordan | Yes |
| Czech Republic | 2-1 | Kosovo | No |
| Cape Verde | 3-0 | Serbia | No |
| Poland | 0-2 | Ukraine | No |
| Germany | 4-0 | Finland | No |
| United States | 3-2 | Senegal | Yes |
| Brazil | 6-2 | Panama | Yes |
Goal of the day count went to Brazil 6-2 Panama, with 8 goals in 90 minutes. Form like that going into the group stage is exactly what fans want to see, though defensive coaches will be less impressed.
What it means for the World Cup
3 of the day's fixtures matched two World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Switzerland vs Jordan, United States vs Senegal, Brazil vs Panama. These are the most predictive results, since both squads are using the friendly to sharpen their tournament starting XI.
Next up
Check the [friendlies schedule](/schedule/friendlies/) for the next day's fixtures, the [predictor](/predictor/) to lock in your bracket, or jump straight to the [full World Cup 2026 schedule](/schedule/) for matchday details.