The 2024/25 season has finally come to an end at club level. The top five European Leagues have finished, and now we are moving to another stage, which will open the door for national teams.
The World Cup Qualifiers, alongside the Nations League playoffs, are what the fans will mostly see in June. Moreover, a new edition of the FIFA Club World Cup will take place.
Ready to explore more? Then dive deeper and have a look at our in-depth article on the upcoming events in June.
Major Upcoming Football Fixtures in June 2025
Even though there are no more European or domestic tournaments, you can still pick predictions from other competitions. Below we will be covering the WC Qualifiers 2026 and the Club World Cup.
FIFA Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup will be presented in a new format. Thirty-two teams from different continents will battle for the ultimate trophy across the United States. It will start on June 14 and finish on July 13.
From Europe, we can point out PSG, Atletico, Real Madrid, Benfica, and Bayern. Four teams will be divided into eight groups, and the knockout stage will be a standard one. Here are some of the high-profile matches in June that certainly deserve your attention:
- PSG vs Atletico Madrid – June 15.
- Real Madrid vs Al Hillal – June 18.
- Benfica vs Bayern – June 24.
AFC Qualifiers
One of the strongest teams in the current Asia WC Qualifiers is Uzbekistan. They only need a point from the remaining two matches to secure their dream and advance to the World Cup 2026.
As for the other teams, Australia, Japan and Iran are on their way to take part in another WC edition. If you want to stay in the loop, then don’t forget to check out the events below:
- Australia vs Japan – June 5.
- Qatar vs Iran – June 5.
- Uzbekistan vs Qatar – June 10.
South America World Cup Qualifiers
South America is always filled with drama and action, regardless of the clubs’ forms. Argentina have qualified and have been dominant throughout the campaign.
Brazil struggled initially, but they will likely secure another berth for the upcoming World Cup. Here are three exciting matchups that you should follow in June:
- Chile vs Argentina – June 6.
- Ecuador vs Brazil – June 6.
- Argentina vs Colombia – June 11.
Top European Competitions in June 2025
As we will mostly be seeing national teams compete, here are the tournaments to follow in June.
2025 Nations League Finals
Another edition of the Nations League is approaching its end. Four teams – Germany, Portugal, Spain and France have qualified for the semifinals.
Germany are slight favourites against Portugal. Based on the H2H stats, they have won five meetings in a row and have a much better squad.
Between Spain and France, it is hard to pick a potential winner. Both countries have excellent players, but Lamine Yamal’s magic could be pivotal in the upcoming clash.
- Germany vs Portugal – June 4.
- Spain vs France – June 5.
UEFA U-21 Championship
The U21 European Championship will take place in Slovenia. It may not be as popular as a traditional one, but we’ll still see some prominent names in the competition. Here are the matches that we’ve picked and you should follow closely:
- Portugal U21 vs France U21 – June 11.
- Netherlands U21 vs Denmark U21 – June 15.
- England U21 vs Germany U21 – June 18.
Friendly Matches
June will be full of friendly matches. It is a great way for teams to test their lineups and give chances to young players. We will mostly see national teams sparring, but some clubs from the top 5 European Leagues already have games planned.
Additional Sports Events to Consider
Other events outside football are also worth paying attention to in June, including the NHL, NBA, and tennis.
NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been superb during the regular season and their impressive form continued in the playoffs. In the Western Conference Finals, they easily passed through the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 4-1.
The second pair of the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks are still ongoing at the moment of writing, with Indiana leading 3-2. Rick Carlisle’s team were considered a dark horse, but they are showing fantastic basketball and are favourites to meet Oklahoma. This means it will be a thrilling matchup in the ultimate showdown.
NHL Finals
We already know the pair that will be playing in the NHL final – the Edmonton Oilers vs the Florida Panthers. The Oilers have had a fabulous post-season run and defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1. It is another chance for the club’s talisman, Connor McDavid to win his first Stanley Cup.
On the other hand, the Florida Panthers have an excellent and organized squad. On their way to the finals, they also easily passed the Carolina Hurricanes, and Aleksander Barkov will be a major factor in the series.
Roland Garros
The tennis season is also underway with top players such as Carlos Alcaraz, Janik Sinner and Novak Djokovic going for the trophy. Alcaraz and Sinner are obvious favourites given their proficiency on the clay surface.
Djokovic, who is slowly approaching the end of his career, will try to win another Grand Slam. The Serbian is not as fast and agile as he used to be, but his experience and mentality are still unmatched.
2025 NBA Draft
On June 25, the first round of the NBA Draft will take place. The Dallas Mavericks have the first pick, and Cooper Flagg is considered the most shining prospect ahead of the event.
Based on analysts, the current draft is not considered a strong one. However, we are still waiting for the announcement with excitement.
