The 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls on Tuesday, June 16, with an exciting trio of games that features some of the tournament’s heavy hitters, including defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi.

Argentina will face off against Algeria in the nightcap of Tuesday’s schedule, with kickoff set for 9:00 p.m. ET in Kansas City.

In the opening game of the day, Kylian Mbappé and France will take on Senegal in Group I play, facing off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET.

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Also in action are Iraq and Norway.

Every game throughout the day will air live on FOX and Telemundo.

The Group Stage of the World Cup will run through Saturday, June 27, before the Knockout Stages begin the following day on Sunday, June 28, with the Round of 32. A champion will be crowned at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19

When and where will your favorite team be taking the field?

A full look at the TV schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 16, can be seen below.

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World Cup TV Schedule – Tuesday, June 16

  • 3 p.m. ET — France vs. Senegal (Group I) — New York/New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo]
  • 6 p.m. ET — Iraq vs. Norway (Group I) — Boston [FOX, Telemundo]
  • 9 p.m. ET — Argentina vs. Algeria (Group J) — Kansas City [FOX, Telemundo]

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