Football fans around Europe are gearing up for an action-packed weekend of World Cup 2026 qualifying matches scheduled for June 6, 2025, with several heavyweight clashes highlighting the fixture list.
The European qualification campaign continues with numerous important fixtures, including a highly anticipated clash between Norway and Italy that has already generated significant preview coverage from major sports publications including Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport.
Belgium will travel to face North Macedonia in what could be a tricky away fixture for the Red Devils, while Croatia is set to visit Gibraltar in a match where the 2018 World Cup finalists will be heavily favored.
Other notable European qualifiers on June 6 include Czech Republic versus Montenegro, Wales hosting Liechtenstein, and Estonia taking on Israel.
Interestingly, the schedule shows South American qualifying matches taking place a day earlier on June 5, featuring traditional powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay in action against Chile, Ecuador, and Paraguay respectively.
The international football calendar is particularly dense this week. Besides the World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League tournament is also underway with high-profile matches including Spain versus France on June 5, and Germany facing Portugal on June 4.
Will Norway's star players be able to overcome the tactical discipline of the Italians? That remains one of the most compelling questions heading into this packed weekend of international football action.
