FIFA World Cup 2026: Today's Match Schedule (June 16, 2026)

June 16, 2026 marks a thrilling day of football as powerhouse nations and eager dark horses kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns across North America.

Matchday 6 brings highly anticipated tournament debuts for Kylian Mbappé's France, Erling Haaland's Norway, and Lionel Messi's defending champions, Argentina.

Below is the official schedule including both Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and local stadium times.

Group I: France vs. Senegal

• Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ)
• GMT Time: 20:00 GMT (June 16)
• Local Venue Time: 16:00 (4:00 PM) EDT
• Match Preview: A historic rematch of the iconic 2002 World Cup opener. Les Bleus enter as heavy favorites, but Senegal's physical frontline remains a dangerous threat.

Group I: Iraq vs. Norway

• Venue: Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, MA)
• GMT Time: 23:00 GMT (June 16)
• Local Venue Time: 19:00 (7:00 PM) EDT
• Match Preview: Norway's superstar Erling Haaland makes his long-awaited World Cup debut against a resilient Iraq squad returning to the world stage after 40 years.

Group J: Argentina vs. Algeria

• Venue: Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, MO)
• GMT Time: 02:00 GMT (Next day, June 17)
• Local Venue Time: 21:00 (9:00 PM) CDT (June 16)
• Match Preview: Defending world champions Argentina begin their title defense under the leadership of Lionel Messi, facing a tactically disciplined Algerian side.

Group J: Austria vs. Jordan

• Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, CA)
• GMT Time: 05:00 GMT (Next day, June 17)
• Local Venue Time: 22:00 (10:00 PM) PDT (June 16)
• Match Preview: Ralf Rangnick’s Austria returns to the finals after a 28-year absence, looking to secure three crucial points against tournament debutants Jordan.