World Cup 2026 — Day 16
Tuesday, June 16 — France, Argentina & Norway Begin Their Campaigns!
📅 June 16 Match Schedule (All Times ET)
🇫🇷 France vs Senegal 🇸🇳
3:00 PM ET · New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford NJ
France (Mbappé, Tchouaméni, Saliba) are among the tournament favorites. Senegal (Mané, Koulibaly) won AFCON 2022 and are Africa's strongest contender. A rematch of the famous 2002 opener where Senegal stunned France 1-0.
🆚 TBD vs Norway 🇳🇴
6:00 PM ET · Boston Stadium, Foxborough MA
Norway (Haaland, Ødegaard) are making their World Cup return with two of the world's best players. Haaland's tournament debut is one of the most anticipated storylines of the 2026 World Cup.
🇦🇷 Argentina vs Algeria 🇩🇿
9:00 PM ET · Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City MO
The defending champions begin their title defense! Post-Messi Argentina led by Álvarez, Fernández, and Mac Allister face Algeria's Desert Foxes. Can Argentina repeat without Leo?
🔥 Day 16 Key Storylines
🇫🇷 Mbappé's Redemption
After losing the 2022 final on penalties, Mbappé is determined to lead France to glory. His partnership with Dembélé and Thuram could be unstoppable.
🇦🇷 Post-Messi Era
Argentina's first World Cup without Messi since 2006. Can Julián Álvarez and Enzo Fernández carry the defending champions? The world is watching.
🇳🇴 Haaland's WC Debut
Erling Haaland, arguably the world's best striker, finally plays his first World Cup match. Paired with Ødegaard, Norway could surprise everyone.
📊 Group I & J Preview
Group I
France, Senegal, Norway, TBD
- 🇫🇷 France — 2018 champions, 2022 finalists. Mbappé leads
- 🇸🇳 Senegal — AFCON 2022 winners. Mané, Koulibaly
- 🇳🇴 Norway — Haaland + Ødegaard. Dark horses
- 🆚 TBD — Intercontinental playoff winner
Group J
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- 🇦🇷 Argentina — Defending champions. Post-Messi era
- 🇩🇿 Algeria — Desert Foxes. Mahrez still dangerous
- 🇦🇹 Austria — Solid European side. Arnautović leads
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — Asian Cup 2023 finalists. Surprise package
📺 How to Watch Day 16 Live
🇺🇸 USA (English)
FOX, FS1
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🇺🇸 USA (Spanish)
Telemundo, Universo
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📋 World Cup 2026 Results So Far
| Date | Match | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | Mexico vs South Africa | A | 2-0 🇲🇽 |
| June 11 | South Korea vs Czechia | A | Check live |
| June 12 | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | B | 1-1 |
| June 12 | USA vs Paraguay | D | 4-1 🇺🇸 |
| June 13 | Qatar vs Switzerland | B | Check live |
| June 13 | Brazil vs Morocco | C | Check live |
| June 13 | Haiti vs Scotland | C | Check live |
| June 14 | Germany vs Curaçao | E | Check live → |
| June 14 | Netherlands vs Japan | F | Check live → |
| June 15 | Spain vs Cape Verde | H | Upcoming → |
Results updated after each match. Visit full standings for all groups.
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