World Cup 2026: Match Schedule and Where to Watch on Tuesday, June 16

New York — The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Tuesday with four matches featuring teams from Groups I and J, including the debut of defending champion Argentina and the return of Austria after a 28-year absence.

France vs. Senegal (Group I)

France and Senegal open the day at 1:00 p.m. Central Mexico time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. France, the 2018 champion and 2022 runner-up, begins its campaign against a Senegal side that famously beat Les Bleus in their only previous World Cup meeting 24 years ago. Senegal, playing in its fourth World Cup and third consecutive, reached the quarterfinals in 2002 but has not advanced past the round of 16 since.

Possible lineups:

• France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Théo Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Olise, Dembélé, Doué; Mbappé.
• Senegal: Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Diouf; Camara, Diarra, Gueye; Sarr, Jackson, Mané.

Where to watch in Mexico: ViX Premium (streaming).

Iraq vs. Norway (Group I)

Norway, led by Erling Haaland, makes its tournament debut against Iraq at 4:00 p.m. at Boston Stadium. Iraq returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a playoff in April. Norway aims to showcase Haaland on the global stage.

Possible lineups:

• Iraq: Basil; Hussein Ali, Tasheen, Hashem, Doski; Al Almmari, Aimar Sher; Bayesh, Marko Farji; Al Hamadi, Hussein.
• Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Ostigard, Moller Wolfe; Berge, Thorsby, Odegaard; Nusa, Sorloth, Haaland.

Where to watch in Mexico: ViX Premium.

Argentina vs. Algeria (Group J)

Defending champion Argentina begins its title defense at 7:00 p.m. at Kansas City Stadium against Algeria, which returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Lionel Messi, now 38, plays in his sixth consecutive World Cup, likely his last. Algeria, led by Riyad Mahrez, reached the round of 16 in 2014 and famously beat West Germany in 1982.

Possible lineups:

• Argentina: Martínez; Montiel, Romero, Otamendi, Medina; Mac Allister, Fernández, De Paul; Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Almada.
• Algeria: Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Hadjam, Aït Nouri; Boudaoui, Bentaleb, Aouar; Mahrez, Gouiri, Amoura.

Where to watch in Mexico: Free-to-air on Canal 5, Canal 9, Azteca 7, and streaming on ViX.

Austria vs. Jordan (Group J)

Austria, featuring Real Madrid’s David Alaba, returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 when it faces debutant Jordan at 8:00 p.m. at San Francisco Bay Arena. Alaba, 33, will play his first World Cup match.

Possible lineups:

• Austria: A. Schlager; Posch, Lienhart, Alaba, Laimer; Seiwald, X. Schlager, Schmid, Gregoritsch, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
• Jordan: Abulaila; Al Arab, Nasib, Obaid; Haddad, Al Rawabdeh, Al Rashdan, Abu Taha; Al Taamari, Fakhoury, Ali Olwan.

Where to watch in Mexico: ViX Premium.

Full Tuesday schedule (Central Mexico time)

• France vs. Senegal — 1:00 p.m., MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
• Iraq vs. Norway — 4:00 p.m., Boston Stadium
• Argentina vs. Algeria — 7:00 p.m., Kansas City Stadium
• Austria vs. Jordan — 8:00 p.m., Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco