England vs Wales (October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM IST , Wembley Stadium, London, England)
England host Wales in a Home Nations showdown under the Wembley lights, looking to polish their squad rotation ahead of Euro 2026 qualifiers. Thomas Tuchel is expected to blend youth with experience, giving opportunities beyond the established stars. Wales, under Craig Bellamy , continue their rebuild after a transitional period, relying on defensive resilience and counterattacks to test England’s depth.
It’s not just a friendly , pride and rivalry make this fixture carry more weight, especially for Wales seeking a statement result on English soil.
Predicted Lineups: (4-2-3-1)
- England: Pickford, Spence, Stones, Guehi, Lewis-Skelly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Rogers, Rashford; Watkins
- Wales: Ward, Roberts, Rodon, Mepham, Davies; Ampadu, Levitt; Wilson, Ramsey, James; Moore.
Where to Watch: Channel 4 (UK), Viaplay, FOX Sports, Sony LIV (India), ITV1 and streaming on ITV app
Score Prediction – England 2-1 Wales
Korea Republic vs Brazil (October 10 , 2025, 4:30 PM IST, Seoul world cup stadium, seoul)
Brazil visits South Korea on October 10, 2025 at Seoul World Cup Stadium in a high-profile friendly. The match serves as World Cup prep for Brazil under Ancelotti, while South Korea test themselves against elite opposition. Historically, Brazil have dominated recent encounters, making them clear favourites. Expect attacking flair from Brazil and disciplined counters from Korea.
Predicted lineup:
- South Korea (5-4-1): Kim Seung-gyu ,Kim Moon-hwan, Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Myung-jae , Lee Kang-in, Hwang In-beom, Castrop, Son Heung-min , Hwang Hee-chan
- Brazil (4-2-3-1): Bento ,Vanderson, Militao, Gabriel, Santos , Guimaraes, Casemiro, Paqueta ,Rodrygo, Richarlison, Vini Jr.
Where to watch: Tvn , uefa tv , Astro go , Vision +
Score predictions : Brazil 3-0 Korea Republic
Uruguay vs Dominican Republic ( October 12, 2025, 6:15 PM IST , Bukit Jalil Stadium , Kuala Lumpur)
Uruguay face the Dominican Republic in a friendly as they test emerging talents under Marcelo Bielsa. Key stars are rested, giving youngsters a chance to shine. The Dominican Republic looks to challenge a seasoned South American side. Uruguay’s quality makes them clear favourites.
Predicted lineups: (4-2-3-1)
- Uruguay: Fiermerin, Sarachi, Bueno, Nicolás, Santiago, Emiliano, Rodrigo; Juan Sanabriai, Facundo Torres, Luciano, Agustin Alvarez.
- Dominican Republic: Joaquín Valdez, Jorge Firpo, Carlos Pujol, José Sambataro, Luis Beltré, Johan Kaparos, Luis de Lucas, Ezequiel Reyes, Pablo Rosario, Héctor Mörschel, Carlos López, Dani Romero
Where to watch : ESPN , Claro sports , Dsports , EMZ sports
Score predictions – Uruguay 2-0 Dominican Republic
Argentina vs Venezuela (October 11 , 2025, 5:30 AM IST, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens , Florida )
Argentina take on Venezuela in a friendly as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi leads the attack, while emerging talents get opportunities to impress. Venezuela aim to test themselves against a top South American side. Argentina’s experience and quality make them clear favourites.
Predicted lineups: (4-2-3-1)
- Argentina: Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Gonzalo Montiel, Marcos Acuña, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Julián Álvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolás González, Lionel Messi
- Venezuela: Wuilker Faríñez, Luis Mago, José Peseiro, Yordan Osorio, Rolf Feltscher, Tomás Rincón, Yangel Herrera, Rómulo Otero, Adalberto Peñaranda, Salomón Rondón, Fernando Aristeguieta
Where to watch : ESPN , DSports , Claro sports EMZ sports
Score predictions – Argentina 2 -1 Venezuela
USA vs Ecuador (October 11, 2025, 6:00AM IST, Q2 Stadium , Austin , Texas)
USA takes on Ecuador in a friendly as both teams prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The USA look to test squad depth and tactical variations under Gregg Berhalter. Ecuador aim to sharpen their attack and defensive cohesion against strong opposition. Expect a fast-paced contest with both sides experimenting and players eager to impress.
Predicted Lineups :
- USA: Matt Turner, Sergiño Dest, Walker Zimmerman, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson, Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi
- Ecuador: Alexander Domínguez, Pervis Estupiñán, Félix Torres, Robert Arboleda, Xavier Arreaga, Moisés Caicedo, Carlos Gruezo, Gonzalo Plata, Renato Ibarra, Leonardo Campana, Enner Valencia
Where to watch : TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Peacock
Score predictions : Ecuador 2- 1 USA
Mexico vs Colombia (October 12, 2025, 6:30 AM IST, Stadium, Arlington, TX)
As both teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup, Mexico hosts Colombia. El Tri is hoping to bounce back from recent inconsistencies under Javier Aguirre. Mexico’s attack will be put to the test against Colombia’s strong defense in this CONMEBOL-CONCACAF matchup in Texas
Predicted Lineups: (4-3-3)
- Mexico: Malagón; Álvarez, Montes, Romo, Gallardo; Rodríguez, Lira, Gutiérrez; Lozano, Giménez, Berterame.
- Colombia: Vargas; Mojica, Sánchez, Lucumí, Arias; Lerma, Uribe, Ríos; Sinisterra, Borja, Córdoba.
Where to Watch: FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Univision, TUDN, ViX, FOX Deportes.
Score Prediction: Mexico 2-1 Colombia.
Uzbekistan vs Uruguay (October 13, 2025, 6:15 PM IST, Hang Jebat Stadium)
Uruguay, who are playing brilliantly under Marcelo Bielsa, will host Uzbekistan in an exciting friendly matchup as the Asian team looks to improve on their AFC Asian Cup performance. In this neutral venue test, Uruguay’s experience will be put to the test against Uzbekistan’s up-and-coming talent.
Predicted Lineups: (4-2-3-1)
- Uzbekistan: Nematov; Alidjanov, Urozov, Nasrullayev; Khamrobekov, Mozgovoy; Masharipov, Urinboev, Alijonov; Shomurodov.
- Uruguay: Fiermerin; Sarachi, Bueno, Nicolás, Santiago; Emiliano, Rodrigo; Juan Sanabriai, Facundo Torres, Luciano, Agustin Alvarez.
Where to Watch: ESPN+, beIN Sports (select regions), ViX.
Score Prediction: Uzbekistan 0-2 Uruguay.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina (October 14, 2025, 4:30 AM IST, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL)
Argentina travels to Miami for a friendly against Puerto Rico, allowing Lionel Scaloni to rotate his World Cup-winning squad while giving debuts amid Messi-led preparations. Puerto Rico seeks a historic moment against the defending champions in this U.S.-based spectacle.
Predicted Lineups: (4-3-3)
- Puerto Rico: Fraticelli; Ruiz, Rosado, O’Neill, Torres; Rivera, Sánchez, Morales; De Jesús, Díaz, Robles.
- Argentina: Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Paredes, De Paul, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez, Nico Gonzalez.
Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+, FuboTV, TyC Sports.
Score Prediction: Puerto Rico 0-4 Argentina.
Japan vs Brazil (October 14, 2025, 4:00 PM IST, Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo)
Japan hosts Brazil in the Kirin Challenge Cup friendly, pitting Hajime Moriyasu’s disciplined Samurai Blue against Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded Seleção, fresh off their South Korea clash. This early-morning ET thriller tests Japan’s home strength against Brazil’s attacking flair.
Predicted Lineups: (4-2-3-1)
- Japan: Suzuki; Ito, Tomiyasu, Kabayama, Nagatomo; Endo, Kamada; Kubo, Minamino, Mitoma; Ueda.
- Brazil: Ederson; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Wendell; Guimarães, Paquetá; Richarlison, Bruno, Vinícius; Rodrygo.
Where to Watch: beIN Sports, ESPN+, DAZN (international), Globo (Brazil).
Score Prediction: Japan 1-3 Brazil.
USA vs Australia (October 15, 2025, 6:30 AM IST, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO)
The USMNT faces Australia in a crucial friendly under Mauricio Pochettino, focusing on cohesion ahead of 2026 hosting duties, with key returns like Pulisic and McKennie boosting morale. At altitude in Colorado, this bout pits American depth against the Socceroos’ resilience.
Predicted Lineups: (4-3-3)
- USA: Turner; Scally, Richards, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Musah; Pulisic, Balogun, Weah.
- Australia: Ryan; Degenek, Burgess, Souttar, Miller; Irvine, Boyle; Good, Metcalfe, Duke; Boyle.
Where to Watch: TNT, HBO Max, Universo, Peacock, Westwood One Radio.
Score Prediction: USA 1-1 Australia.
Mexico vs Ecuador (October 15, 2025, 8:00 AM IST, Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico)
Mexico concludes its October window at home against Ecuador, with Aguirre integration sans Jiménez and Álvarez, while Ecuador tests depth without Caicedo. This CONCACAF-South America friendly underscores Mexico’s home dominance in World Cup tuning.
Predicted Lineups: (4-3-3)
- Mexico: Rangel; Sánchez, Reyes, Moreno, Angulo; Alvarado, Basulto, Torres; Antuna, Vega, Quiñones.
- Ecuador: Galíndez; Preciado, Pacho, Hincapié, Estupiñán; Gruezo, Franco; Plata, Paez, Yeboah; Valencia.
Where to Watch: TUDN, Univision, ViX, FOX Sports.
Score Prediction: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador.
