Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. CET / 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT

Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid, Spain

Surface: Hybrid grass

Capacity: ~83,000

Atmosphere: One of Europe’s most intimidating home environments; Spain rarely drops points here.

Weather Outlook — Madrid, Spain

Conditions: Hot, dry summer evening

Temperature: ~89°F (32°C) at kickoff

Humidity: ~28%

Wind: 6–10 mph from the west

Impact: Fast pitch conditions favor Spain’s possession‑heavy, quick‑passing style.

Team Records & Recent Form

Spain — Last 10 Matches: 7–2–1

Goals For: 21

Goals Against: 8

Trend:

Elite ball retention (avg. 63% possession)

Strong defensive structure; only 1.0 GA per match

Midfield dominance through tempo control

Excellent home form: unbeaten in last 11 matches in Spain

Austria — Last 10 Matches: 4–4–2

Goals For: 14

Goals Against: 13

Trend:

High‑energy pressing but inconsistent finishing

Defense vulnerable against top‑tier possession teams

Road form shaky: 1 win in last 5 away fixtures

Often competitive early but fades late

Injury Report

Spain

Pedri — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)

Aymeric Laporte — OUT (ankle)

Dani Olmo — DAY‑TO‑DAY (knee)

Impact: Pedri’s availability is crucial for Spain’s midfield creativity. Laporte’s absence forces a reshuffle in the back line.

Austria

David Alaba — OUT (ACL recovery)

Konrad Laimer — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin)

Marcel Sabitzer — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)

Impact: Alaba’s absence is massive — Austria loses its best defender and on‑field organizer. Sabitzer’s status determines Austria’s midfield stability.

Key Player Matchups

Rodri (Spain) vs. Sabitzer/Laimer (Austria)

Rodri’s control of tempo is central to Spain’s identity. If Austria’s midfield is weakened by injuries, Spain may dominate possession even more than usual.

Álvaro Morata (Spain) vs. Austria’s CB Pairing

With Alaba out, Austria’s center‑back duo must handle Morata’s movement and aerial threat. Spain will target crosses and cut‑backs.

Marko Arnautović (Austria) vs. Spain’s Defensive Line

Arnautović’s physicality can trouble Spain’s center‑backs, especially with Laporte unavailable. Austria will rely on counterattacks and long balls.

Series History

All‑Time Meetings: Spain leads 4–1–1

Last Meeting: Spain won 2–0

In Spain: Spain undefeated vs. Austria (3–0–0)

Trend:

Spain historically controls possession and dictates pace

Austria struggles to break down Spain’s defensive structure

Betting Trends

Spain

7–3 in last 10 matches

Unders hit in 6 of last 10

Spain has scored first in 9 straight home matches

Spain has kept a clean sheet in 5 of last 7 home fixtures

Austria

4–4–2 in last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Austria has conceded 2+ goals in 4 of last 6 away matches

Austria is 1–7 in last 8 matches vs. top‑10 FIFA teams

MATCH ODDS

Spain                                     – 300

Austria                                 + 850

Draw                                     + 425

Over 2.5 – 135                   Under 2.5 + 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Kickoff: 8:45 p.m. CET / 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT

Venue: Estádio da Luz — Lisbon, Portugal

Surface: Hybrid grass

Capacity: ~65,000

Atmosphere: One of Europe’s loudest and most intimidating stadiums; Portugal rarely loses here.

Weather Outlook — Lisbon, Portugal

Conditions: Warm, breezy Atlantic summer evening

Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff

Humidity: ~52%

Wind: 10–14 mph from the west

Impact: Slightly favors high‑tempo play; Portugal’s quick passing thrives in dry, fast conditions.

Team Records & Recent Form

Portugal — Last 10 Matches: 7–2–1

Goals For: 23

Goals Against: 9

Trend:

Elite attacking efficiency; averaging 2.3 goals per match

Strong defensive structure with Ruben Dias anchoring the back line

Excellent home form: unbeaten in last 12 matches in Portugal

Midfield creativity surging with Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha

Croatia — Last 10 Matches: 5–3–2

Goals For: 16

Goals Against: 12

Trend:

Strong midfield control but inconsistent finishing

Defense aging; vulnerable against pace

Road form: 2 wins in last 6 away fixtures

Often competitive but struggles late against top‑tier opponents

Injury Report

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo — DAY‑TO‑DAY (calf)

João Cancelo — OUT (ankle)

Diogo Jota — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)

Impact: Ronaldo’s availability affects Portugal’s finishing and set‑piece threat. Cancelo’s absence weakens overlapping runs and wide creativity.

Croatia

Luka Modrić — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hip)

Josko Gvardiol — OUT (knee)

Ante Budimir — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin)

Impact: Modrić’s status determines Croatia’s midfield tempo. Gvardiol’s absence is massive — Croatia loses its best defender and ball‑progressor.

Key Player Matchups

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) vs. Luka Modrić (Croatia)

If both play, this is the tactical centerpiece. Fernandes’ vertical passing vs. Modrić’s control will dictate midfield rhythm.

Rafael Leão (Portugal) vs. Croatia’s Right Flank

Leão’s pace and dribbling can overwhelm Croatia’s aging back line, especially with Gvardiol out.

Andrej Kramarić (Croatia) vs. Portugal’s CB Pairing

Kramarić’s movement and finishing are Croatia’s best hope. Portugal must avoid giving him space between the lines.

Series History

All‑Time Meetings: Portugal leads 4–1–1

Last Meeting: Portugal won 3–1

In Portugal: Portugal undefeated vs. Croatia (3–0–0)

Trend:

Portugal consistently wins midfield battles

Croatia struggles to contain Portugal’s wide attackers

Betting Trends

Portugal

7–3 in last 10 matches

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Portugal has scored first in 10 straight home matches

Portugal has kept a clean sheet in 4 of last 6 fixtures

Croatia

5–3–2 in last 10

Overs hit in 5 of last 10

Croatia has conceded 2+ goals in 3 of last 5 away matches

Croatia is 1–6 in last 7 matches vs. top‑10 FIFA teams

MATCH ODDS

Portugal                               – 130

Croatia                                 + 400

Draw                                     + 270

Over 2.5 – 125                   Under 2.5 + 100

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Kickoff: 8:45 p.m. CET / 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT

Venue: St. Jakob‑Park — Basel, Switzerland

Surface: Hybrid grass

Capacity: ~38,000

Atmosphere: Compact, loud, and traditionally favorable to Switzerland’s disciplined, possession‑leaning style.

Weather Outlook — Basel, Switzerland

Conditions: Mild, partly cloudy summer evening

Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff

Humidity: ~54%

Wind: 6–9 mph from the northwest

Impact: Ideal football conditions; favors Switzerland’s structured buildup and Algeria’s counterattacking pace.

Team Records & Recent Form

Switzerland — Last 10 Matches: 5–3–2

Goals For: 15

Goals Against: 11

Trend:

Strong defensive organization; rarely concedes multiple goals

Midfield stability through Xhaka and Zakaria

Home form solid: unbeaten in last 6 matches in Switzerland

Attack inconsistent but efficient when creating chances

Algeria — Last 10 Matches: 6–2–2

Goals For: 18

Goals Against: 10

Trend:

High‑tempo attack led by Mahrez and Benrahma

Defense improved but still vulnerable against structured European sides

Road form: 3 wins in last 5 away fixtures

Dangerous on counterattacks and set pieces

Injury Report

Switzerland

Breel Embolo — OUT (ACL recovery)

Manuel Akanji — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)

Ruben Vargas — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)

Impact: Embolo’s absence reduces Switzerland’s physical presence up front. Akanji’s status is crucial for defensive stability.

Algeria

Riyad Mahrez — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin)

Ismaël Bennacer — OUT (knee)

Aïssa Mandi — DAY‑TO‑DAY (shoulder)

Impact: Mahrez’s availability determines Algeria’s attacking ceiling. Bennacer’s absence weakens midfield control and ball progression.

Key Player Matchups

Granit Xhaka (SUI) vs. Nabil Bentaleb (ALG)

Xhaka’s tempo control vs. Bentaleb’s physicality will dictate midfield rhythm. If Algeria cannot disrupt Xhaka, Switzerland will dominate possession.

Ruben Vargas (SUI) vs. Algeria’s Right Flank

If Vargas plays, his pace and dribbling challenge Algeria’s defensive rotations. Without him, Switzerland loses a major wide threat.

Riyad Mahrez (ALG) vs. Switzerland’s Back Line

If active, Mahrez’s creativity and left‑footed cut‑ins are Algeria’s best chance to break Switzerland’s defensive block.

Series History

All‑Time Meetings: Switzerland leads 2–1–0

Last Meeting: Switzerland won 2–1

In Switzerland: Switzerland undefeated vs. Algeria

Trend:

Switzerland typically controls possession

Algeria relies on counterattacks and transitional moments

Betting Trends

Switzerland

5–3–2 in last 10

Unders hit in 6 of last 10

Switzerland has scored first in 7 of last 10 matches

Switzerland has kept a clean sheet in 3 of last 5 home fixtures

Algeria

6–2–2 in last 10

Overs hit in 5 of last 10

Algeria has scored in 8 straight matches

Algeria is 2–5 in last 7 matches vs. top‑20 FIFA teams

MATCH ODDS

Switzerland                        + 105

Algeria                                 + 300

Draw                                     + 230

Over 2.5 + 115                  Under 2.5 – 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026