Hungary vs Kazakhstan prediction 09.06.2026 | Friendly International

After securing UEFA Nations League A in 2022 and then following up with an appearance in EURO 2024, most people expected the Hungarians to continue with strong performances. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, as they instantly suffered relegation from UEFA Nations League A and then failed to secure a World Cup appearance. In the Qualifiers, they won only eight points and finished 3rd in a group with Portugal, Ireland, and Armenia. To be fair, they had a chance to secure 2nd place and the WC Playoffs, but lost a crucial home game to Ireland, which dropped them to the 3rd spot. However, after the Qualifiers, they did fine in friendlies, securing seven points against solid teams Finland, Greece, and Slovenia. 

After a 2:1 win over Finland, coach Marco Rossi spoke to the media. He was satisfied with the victory and said it was an important victory to gain confidence ahead of the autumn UEFA Nations League campaign. The coach praised the younger and less experienced players during the June camp, stating they showed enthusiasm and quality both in training and matches.

In recent years, Kazakhstan have shown some improvement, going from UEFA Nations League D to B. However, their progress took a big hit in these World Cup Qualifiers, considering they finished 4th in Group J with Belgium, Wales, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein. Their only two wins in the Qualifiers came against one of the worst NTs in the World, Liechtenstein. However, after coach Talgat Baysufinov took over the team in late 2025, the team's performances improved drastically.

After a 1:1 draw with Armenia, coach Talgat Baysufinov spoke to the media. He wasn't satisfied with the result but said they fought well and wanted to win. The coach said Armenia is a difficult opponent and suggested the team showed commitment throughout the match.