Lilke other European football club,Chelsea has now confirmed their pre-season schedule 2023 matches to be played in Australia and Europe. There is a single, but friendly match that is shceduled to be played at Perth, while three matches of Chelsea Pre-Season 2023 campaign are to be played in Europe against Sevilla, Inter Millan and Arsenal. All of these friendly matches are part of “International Champions Cup 2023”.

Chelsea Schedule Pre-Season 2023: (Australia & Europe)

The Pre-Season campaign of Chelsea is a big one as this football clubs would play four friendly matches in Australia, Poland and Sweden respectively. Chelseas will face Sevilla at Warsaw and Inter Milan and Arsenal in Sweden. As you can see the officially confirmed matches schedule of Chelsea in the table given below.

Manager of Chelsea, Antonio Conte is still firmed in his belief that Chelsea can make his appearance in aggressive mode during the pre-season tour, while he is also in favor of more matches to the pre-season campaign which helps the team to practice more.

Chelsea Premier League 2023 Schedule

After the officials of Premier League will announce their details schedule, Chelsea would display it’s matches dates too. According to the newly announced Premier League schedule 2023, the league is to be started on 19^th August that will last till 18^th May, 2023.

Chelsea Live Stream

Renato Sanches is not a part of Portugal official team squad for the FIFA World Cup 2023 according to the statement made by Carlos Carvalhal. The reason of Sanches exclusion is that he endured a loan at Swansea City from Bayer Munich.

Portugal’ midfielder started representing the Portugal national team in his early ages and he was expected to be a future’s big star, but unfortunately his alliance with the rumors and scandals cause his absence from the mega event to be played in Russia in June, 2023.

Although, the statement by coach of Swansea City, Carvalhal is also valid because Sanches has no been able to fully recover from hamstring injury and thus he can not go to Russia for important event.

He should minimize the expectations, as he still part of the group, but won’t be playing some games for a while. Swansea closed the campaign on 17^th place and they will fly Manchester City in next premier league game on Sunday.

Well the top notch Asian football team Korea Republic will be back in Live action against Sweden in the scenario of their scheduled group stage match of FIFA World Cup 2026 on 18^th June 2026 at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod and huge amount of spectators is expected in stadium to watch this big match of FIFA 2026.

Both teams are going to kick off their journey of FIFA World Cup 2026 by playing each other in this crucial match and the reason of struggle from both sides is to win this match in order to inaugural their campaign in this mega tournament through victory and grab top position in their group and also increase their chances to book their berth in the Knock Out Rounds of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Sweden vs South Korea Live Stream

• Event: FIFA World Cup 2026
• Teams: Sweden vs Korea Republic
• Venue: Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
• Date: 18^th June 2026
• Time: 21:00 Local Time

Sweden vs Korea Republic Match Preview

Sweden football team no doubt break down all the odds regarding to their performances in previous matches before the FIFA Qualification Rounds and step forward with quite impressive professional football skills and performed outstandingly in FIFA Qualification Rounds and succeed to enter into the main rounds of FIFA 2026 after long time.

In last 6 international friendly matches Sweden remained on back foot and their performance in all these matches is questionable as Sweden out of these six matches only managed to won 1 match against Italy by 1-0 whereas this team lost its matches against Romania by 1-0, Chile by 2-1 and Netherlands also defeated them by 2-0.

Korea Republic on the other hand performance really well in AFC Qualifications for FIFA 2026 and ended up on top position in their group and their performance declared them as one of the best and unbeatable team of Asia and now this Asian Tiger is ready to roar in the main rounds of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Russia.

In current season Korea Republic had appeared in six international friendly matches and their performance in these matches is quite opposite to the performance they had had show off in AFC tournament as Korea on succeed to won only 2 matches and lost 3 crucial matches against Bos&Herz by 1-3, N Ireland by 2-1 and against Poland by 3-2.

Sweden vs Korea Republic Head to Head Stats

Well head to head stats of Sweden vs Korea Republic shows that Sweden football team holds pretty strong and impressive victory record over the Asian football team. As out of 3 matches 2 matches ended up as draw whereas in 1 match which was played as friendly one back in 1996 Sweden just outclassed Korea by 2-0.

Sweden vs Korea Republic Prediction

Sweden football is considered as hot favorite in the upcoming match as this football team is performing better in all departments of this game as compare to Korea Republic who are still struggled to find out their key striker in FIFA 2026. Still football analyst are predicting a fighting match between both these hardcore football teams.

Sweden Team Squad/Lineups

DEFENDERS: Mikael Lustig (Celtic), Victor Lindelof (Manchester United), Andreas Granqvist (Krasnador), Martin Olsson (Swansea), Ludwig Augustinsson (Werder Bremen), Filip Helander, Emil Krafth (both Bologna), Pontus Jansson (Leeds United).

MIDFIELDERS: Sebastian Larsson (Hull), Albin Ekdal (Hamburg), Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig), Gustav Svensson (Seattle Sounders), Oscar Hiljemark (Genoa), Viktor Claesson (Krasnador), Marcus Rohden (Crotone), Jimmy Durmaz (Toulouse).

FORWARDS: Marcus Berg (Al Ain), John Guidetti (Alaves), Ola Toivonen (Toulouse), Isaac Kiese Thelin (Waasland-Beveren).

South Korea Squad Lineups

GOALKEEPERS: Kim Seung-gyu (Vissel Kobe), Kim Jin-hyeon (Cerezo Osaka), Cho Hyun-woo (Daegu FC).

DEFENDERS: Kim young-gwon (Guangzhou Evergrande), Jang Hyun-soo (FC Tokyo), Jung Seung-hyun (Sagan Tosu), Yun Yong-sun (Seongnam FC), Oh Ban-suk (Jeju United), Kim Min-woo (Sangju Sangmu), Park Joo-ho (Ulsan Hyundai), Hong Chul (Sangju Sangmu), Go Yo-han (FC Seoul), Lee Yong (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors).

MIDFIELDERS: Ki Sung-yueng (Swansea City), Jung Woo-young (Vissel Kobe), Ju Se-jong (Asan Mugunghwa FC), Koo Ja-cheol (FC Augsburg), Lee Jae-sung (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Lee Seung-woo (Hellas Verona), Moon Seon-min (Incheon United).

FORWARDS: Kim Shin-wook (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Hwang Hee-chan (FC Red Bull Salzburg).

The history record of Egypt is not so impressive as they haven’t been able to perform widely away any African event, but somehow the African side finally successfully managed to qualify for the World Cup in the last minutes of their recent match. Many of the big names of Coaches all around the world could no take them to the big level, but Hector Cuper finally made this team able to get a sensible place in tough competition surviving all around the contenders. This time Egypt is place in Group A along with Saudi Arabia, Russia and Uruguay.

Egypt Schedule World Cup 2023

This team would be playing their 1^st match against Uruguay on 15^th June, 2023. Russia will be their next opposition in the 3^rd match on 19^th June while Saudi Arabia is the 3^rd contender on 25^th of same month.

15th, 2023 June – Egypt vs Uruguay
19th June, 2023 – Russia vs Egypt
25th June, 2023 – Saudi Arabia vs Egypt

Hector Cuper, Coach of Egypt Team

The former footballer from Argentina will be coaching Egyp in the FIFA World Cup 2023 and he was appointed back in March 2015. Under his coaching, his team won the European Cup, while Valencia won two titles of Champions League title under his coaching.

Key Players FIFA World Cup 2023

Mohammed Sala will be leading the team and the super star of Egypt is quite in form for this season of World Cup. While Essam El Hadary, who just turned 45 this year will be also playing in the team and making a record of most oldest player playing FIFA World Cup ever in history. Shikabala, the mid fielder has also rejoined his team after the gap of 3 years.

On the other side, Basem Morsy is no more part of team for World Cup 2023. Amr Marey to make his debut along with Etoile Sahel, both have received a call to join the team for World Cup.

Egypt has a chance to make full time preparation for the World Cup as they have to go through international friendly matches in which they would face Kuwait on 26^th May, while Belgium on 6^th June, 2023.

23rd, 2023 March – Egypt vs Portugal (lost 2-1)
27th March, 2023 – Egypt vs Greece (lost 1-0)
26th May, 2023 – Kuwait vs Egypt
6th June, 2023 – Belgium vs Egypt

France, currently one of the most dangerous teams in the World Cup 2023 finishing at top European team in their group in World Cup qualifying round. This team is placed in Group A along with Sweden which knocked France out in the final round of match. The French side has done a lot of practice in recent seasons, one is at home to Belarus in which Antoine Griezmann scored a goal in the first half which helped them taking a boost of confidence.

World Cup 2023 Firendlies World Cup

France will played against Colombia and Russia on 23^rd March and 27^th of the same month. They will play against Republic of Ireland on 28^th May. On 1^st June, 2023 against Italy and United States of America will be there next contender on 9^th June, 2023.

• 23rd March – Colombia vs France
• 27th March – Russia vs France
• 28th May – Republic of Ireland vs France
• 1st June – Italy vs France
• 9th June – USA vs France

France Schedule World Cup 2023

They will play their inaugural match against Australia on 16^th June, 2023, while Per will be their next opposition on 21^st June, 2023. Denmark will face France on 26^th June, 2023.

• 16th June, 2023 – Australia vs France
• 21st June, 2023 – Peru vs France
• 26th June, 2023 – Denmark vs France

Coach of France – World Cup 2023

The former captain of French team during the World Cup 1998 and Euro cup 2000 will be coaching his national team during the World Cup 2023. He has a vast experience in the football game, and yet the team will get a lot of benefits from him. He has guts in making a tough squad as he knows the player quite closely, while he has also some guts in making some tough decisions.

France Squad – Line Ups – World Cup 2023

French team would be having some super stars and well known players in their team squad during the mega event to be played in Russia. Antoine Griezmann, is present and selected for the tour to Russia for World Cup 2023 and he will occupy the attacking position. While Teen striker Kylian Mbappe is also in the choice of coach and probably could make his appearance as well as World Cup debut.

Hugo Lloris will be the ultimate goal keeper of this team. Raphael Varanehas been placed in the defence, and Blaise Matuidi are still in the midfield side.

Karim Benzema, the player involved in Sex Tape scandal is also there, but under the supervision and not yet selected officially, not for the World Cup, but for the last two years. Benjamin Mendy is out of the team on the behalf of injury.

The Argentina team that has been quite in form and hot favorite of the fans on the basis of players concerned with this team for decades including Lionel Messi and many other former super stars. Argentina qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2023 defeating Ecuador by 3-1 at home and they also defeated the same opposition in the final match too. Argentina is the same team who missed the world cup appearance for the first time back in 1970.

Argentina lost a game against Ecuador back in 2015 when Lionel Messi was injured and though the attacking depart was lacking the important member as well as, the most important confidence. An epic turn took by Argentina when Lionel Messi announced his retirement over defeat against Chile in Copa Centenario final match.

Jorge Sampaoli – Coach of Argentina – World Cup 2023

After Gerardo Martino and Edgardo Bauza, Jore Sampaoli is the third coach of Argentina and he will be making his appearance in the World Cup as head coach of Argentina. He came in charge during the World Cup qualifying round after final four matches. He is quite a professional and potential coach yet having a solid profile in the football world.

Argentina World Cup Friendlies 2023

This team has played two world cup friendlies so far, one against Italy which they won on 23^rd March, while 2^nd against Spain which they lost brutally by 6-1 on 27^th of the same month.

• 23rd March – Argentina vs Italy (won 2-0)
• 27th March – Argentina vs Spain (lost 6-1)

Argentina World Cup Schedule 2023

This team is going to face some light weight teams in the World Cup including Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria on 16^th, 21^st and 26^th June, 2023. Their schedule is mentioned below.

• 16th June – Iceland vs Argentina 
• 21st June – Croatia vs Argentina 
• 26th June – Nigeria vs Argentina

Argentina Team Squad – World Cup 2023

No doubt, they have got Linoel Messi a big name in the world of football, but the Argentina team is also having some dangerous and attacking players in squad for mega event to be held in Russia. Although this team has been dependent on single player like Linonel Messi, and that too for a reason. Argentina played 8 matches and could only secure 7 points in the abscence of Messi, while on the other side they played 10 games and secured total 21 points, but that was in the presence of Messi. So this is for sure that Messia would be leading the team in World Cup.

• Goalkeepers – Willy Caballero, Nahuel Guzman, Sergio Romero
• Defenders – Marcos Acuna, Fabricio Bustos, Federico Fazio, Marcos Rojo, Javier Mascherano, Gabriel Mercado, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico
• Midfielders – Ever Banega, Lucas Biglia, Manuel Lanzini, Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Diego Perotti, Eduordo Salvio
• Forwards – Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria, Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi

Angel Di Maria was one of two players who played too much games in the South American rounds. He is been also rotating his positions gradually. Nicolas Otamendi is also going along with other members of Argentina for FIFA World Cup 2023.

On the other side, Centre-Back Martin Demichelis is no mor part of Argentina as he has announced retirement during the World Cup qualifying campaign. Ramiro Funes won’t be part of Argentina just because he is facing severe knee injury. Dario Benedetto is still not able to recover from knee ligament damaging injury that he faced back in November.

Where some players are not even able to play the World Cup representing Argentina, while some players will make their debut in the World Cup like Paulo Dybala along with Mauro Icardio would play for the national side.

Once again Real Madrid would be in action in the United States of America during the 2023 Pre-Season tour in which this team will play some elite class matches against Manchester United, Juventus and AS Roma. As per to the Real Madrid Pre Season Schedule, all these three scheduled matches would be part of “International Champions Cup 2023”. Most of all, these

Real Madrid Pre-Season Schedule 2023 (USA)

According to the Real Madrid schedule 2023 (Pre-Season 2023 USA), this club would face three different and dangerous teams like Manchester United on 31^st July, Juventus on 4^th August and AS Roma on 7^th August, 2023. While there are two other friendly matches, but their opponents are yet to be announced.

Real Madrid have finally confirmed their official schedule for Pre-Season (Tour To USA) to be held as part of International Champions Cup in the USA. ICC 2023 is a kind of pre-season tournament for different European Clubs, while Real Madrid is also part of it. This is Real Madrid’ 4^th appearance in “International Champions Cup” in a row during last 5 years.

They would play total 5 matches starting from 31^st July, 2023, three opponents of Real Madrid have been confirmed while rest of two teams next to them would be announced later. After the successful appearances in the Pre-Season performances and results, Zidane expects more appearances in “Pre-Season” matches.

From World Cup 1934 to World Cup 2023, the footballs have attracted many fans around the globe and yet some of them made history too. The World Cup balls’ have changed for too many times, but to make sure that they are lighter and more friendly on the behalf of their designs. Also the materials have changed for over times too. Here is the vast collection of, in fact from beginning to till date the World Cup balls are displayed. If you look out, many of the memories could be refreshed.

• Watch World Cup 2023 Live Stream Online
• World Cup 2023 Live Streaming

World Cup 2023 – Adidas Telsar 23

This time the World Cup balls are made by Adidas and they are more modern in designed like the previous times they have done. This is a kind of iconic replica of 1970 World Cup that had 6 six panels in their designs. Have a look at it.

World Cup 2014

World Cup 2010

World Cup 2006

World Cup 2002

World Cup 1998

World Cup 1994

World Cup 1990

World Cup 1986

World Cup 1982

World Cup 1978

World Cup 1974

World Cup 1970

World Cup 1966

World Cup 1962

World Cup 1958

World Cup 1954

World Cup 1934

World Cup 1930

The defending champions Germany will face Mexico in their next scheduled group stage match of FIFA 2026 on 17^th June 2026 at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow and this is going to be the battle of nerves are both football sides are considered as the most hot favorite teams for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Germany holds pretty impressive track record against Mexico in previous editions of FIFA World Cup but this time the situation is quite different as Mexico is jumping into this mega event with their extra ordinary form and they seem ready to put down their old rival in this crucial match.

Germany vs Mexico Live Stream

Germany vs Mexico Match Details

• Event: FIFA World Cup 2026
• Teams: Germany vs Mexico
• Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
• Date: 17^th June 2026
• Time: 18:00 Local Time

Germany vs Mexico Match Preview

Well the performance of defending Champions remained average in current season but more likely Germany remained below their genuine performance in running season and their display of football in recent international friendly match is just disappointing for their fans and supporters but still they are counted among the top notch football teams of the world.

In current season Germany have played total 6 international friendly matches and just managed to won 1 of them against Azerbaijan by 5-1 whereas they had lost their matches against Austria by 2-1 and Brazil by 1-0. Three friendly matches of Germany ended up as draw.

Mexico on the other hand are enjoying their best ever football season and majority of its players are in really good performance and continuously performing for their team. Mexico in last six friendly matches just amazed every one with their superb display of football and grabbed victory in 4 matches.

In last six friendly matches Mexico performed really well and won 4 of them against Scotland by 1-0, Iceland by 3-0, Bos&Herz by 1-0 and against Poland by 1-0 while defeated in 1 match only which was against Croatia and their 1 match against Wales was ended as draw. So the performance of Mexico football team is really impressive and they are hopeful to upset the defending champions in their next scheduled match.

Germany vs Mexico Head to Head

Well analyzing the head to head figures of Mexico and Germany, the previous stats shows that Germany remained dominant over Mexico in recent matches. Two sides med each other last time in Confederation Cup where Germany outclassed Mexico by 4-1. So Germany on the behalf of their previous performance will remain on upper hand whereas Mexico needs to improve their track record against defending champion and they will see the upcoming match as an opportunity to do so.

Germany vs Mexico Prediction

No doubt the upcoming match between Germany vs Mexico is unpredictable as both sides holds ability to turn the rhythm of the competition in the last second of the game but still Germany is considered as hot favorite in the upcoming match. Many football analyst expecting some extra ordinary performance from Mexico but still majority of votes goes towards the victory of Germany.

Germany Team Squad/Lineups

GOALKEEPERS: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona), Kevin Trapp (Paris St-Germain)

DEFENDERS: Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich), Matthias Ginter (Borussia Monchengladbach), Jonas Hector (Cologne), Mats Hummels (Bayern Munich), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Marvin Plattenhardt (Hertha Berlin), Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea), Niklas Sule (Bayern Munich)

MIDFIELDERS: Julian Brandt (Bayer Leverkusen), Julian Draxler (Paris St-Germain), Leon Goretska (Schalke), Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City), Sami Khedira (Juventus), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Mesut Ozil (Arsenal), Sebastian Rudy (Bayern Munich)

Mexico Team Squad/Lineups

GOALKEEPERS: Guillermo Ochoa (Standard Liege), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca), Jesus Corona (Cruz Azul).

DEFENDERS: Carlos Salcedo (Eintracht Frankfurt), Diego Reyes (Porto), Hector Moreno (Real Sociedad), Hugo Ayala (Tigres), Edson Alvarez (America), Jesus Gallardo (Monterrey), Miguel Layun (Sevilla).

MIDFIELDERS: Rafael Marquez (Atlas), Hector Herrera (Porto), Jonathan Dos Santos (LA Galaxy), Giovani Dos Santos (LA Galaxy), Andres Guardado (Real Betis), Marco Fabian (Eintracht Frankfurt).

FORWARDS: Javier Hernandez (West Ham), Raul Jimenez (Benfica), Oribe Peralta (America), Jesus Manuel Corona (Porto), Carlos Vela (Los Angeles FC), Javier Aquino (Tigres), Hirving Lozano(PSV Eindhoven).

Mexico vs Germany Live TV Channels

Morocco vs Iran Live streaming FIFA World Cup 2026 3^rd match to be played at St Petersburg on Friday 15^th June, 2026. Both these teams will play their opening match, while the third one of this mega event started on 14^th June, 2026.

Iran vs Morocco Match Details

• Event: FIFA World Cup 2026
• Match: 3^rd Game
• Teams: Iran vs Morocco
• Time:
• Date: 15^th June, 2026
• Venue: St Petersburg

Morocco vs Iran Prediction

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Morocco Winning Chances = 30{2c57283f43f9b3b7e6eaef82251cdaa74f0a0183bf679d77fcdffc6e96ea4b45}

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Stream Iran vs Morocco

Iran vs Morocco Preview – 3^rd Match FIFA World Cup 2026

The Irani team faced two matches against Spain and Portugal which went Draw in result and that’s why their coach Herve Renard is not expecting from his team much by starting the 1^st stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 Russia. While on the other side, Morocco got one of the best defenses in the mega event and that only possible after their lots of failure in past few years.

According to the latest news and soccer pundits odds, the African side Morocco looking forward to make their lineups more stronger and effective. After qualifying directly and withe ease, the confidence of Iran team is way too high and that’s the reason that opposition Morocco who is struggling with their many flaws are quite under pressure for their opener.

During the qualification round, Iran played total 6 matches winning three and rest three ended up “Draw” in result.  On the counter side, record of Morocco team regarding their FIFA World Cup performances has not been so impressive. They have been knocking out of the event on group stages for last 20 years. The fans witnessed some high profile or top performance back in 1986 when they finished at top of their group involving Iraq, Mexica and Paraguay.

Morocco vs Iran Live TV Channels Telecasts

Iran vs Morocc Betting Odds, Who Will Win

As you can see in the image given above, the betting odds are quite in favor of teams not from Africa. The rates are placed by unknown third party, but according to the trend in markets.

Morocco Team Squad/Lineups FIFA World Cup 2026

Defenders

1. Mehdi Benatia
2. Romain Saiss
3. Manuel Da Costa
4. Badr Benoun
5. Nabil Dirar
6. Achraf Hakimi
7.  Hamza Mendyl

Midfielders

1. M’barek Boussoufa
2.  Karim El Ahmadi
3. Youssef Ait Bennasser
4. Sofyan Amrabat
5. Younes Belhanda
6. Faycal Fajr
7. Amine Harit

Forwards

1. Khalid Boutaib
2. Aziz Bouhaddouz
3. Ayoub El Kaabi
4. Nordin Amrabat
5. Mehdi Carcela
6. Hakim Ziyech

Iran Team Squad/Lineups FIFA World Cup 2026

Defenders

1. Ramin Rezaeian
2. Voria Ghafouri
3. Steven Beitashour
4. Seyed Jalal Hosseini
5. Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh
6. Morteza Pouraliganji
7. Mohammad Ansari
8. Pejman Montazeri
9. Seyed Majid Hosseini
10. Milad Mohammadi
11. Omid Norafkan
12. Saeid Aghaei
13. Roozbeh Cheshmi

Midfielders

1. Saeid Ezatolahi
2.  Masoud Shojaei
3. Ahmad Abdolahzadeh
4. Saman Ghoddos
5. Mahdi Torabi
6. Ashkan Dejagah
7. Omid Ebrahimi
8. Ehsan Hajsafi
9. Ali Karimi
10. Soroush Rafiei
11. Ali Gholizadeh
12. Vahid Amiri

Forwards

1. Alireza Jahanbakhsh
2. Karim Ansarifard
3. Mahdi Taremi
4. Sardar Azmoun
5. Reza Ghoochannejhad
6. Kaveh Rezaei