FIFA World Cup 2026 · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Auto-updates
World Cup 2026 · Today's Matches · June 16
Today, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, there are 3 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: France vs Senegal at 15:00 ET (MetLife Stadium); Iraq vs Norway at 18:00 ET (Gillette Stadium); Argentina vs Algeria at 21:00 ET (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium). Kickoff times in Eastern Time (ET), conversion to your zone and automatic live detection. The page refreshes every 30 seconds.
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How many World Cup 2026 matches are played per day?
The 2026 World Cup has 104 matches over 39 days. During the group stage (June 11–27), between 2 and 8 matches are scheduled each day depending on the matchday. The final group-stage matchday across four days (June 24–27) concentrates 6 simultaneous matches · both remaining fixtures per group kick off at the same time to prevent tactical advantage.
In the knockout rounds, the pace slows: the Round of 32 (June 28 – July 3) has 2–3 matches per day, and from the quarterfinals onward it is typically 1–2 games daily. The final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is the sole match of that day.
What time zone are World Cup 2026 kickoff times in?
All kickoff times on this site use Eastern Time (ET), which is EDT (UTC−4) during the June–July summer window. The tournament spans five time zones, from Pacific Standard at Lumen Field in Seattle to Eastern at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
What World Cup 2026 games are on today, June 16?
3 matches are played today: France vs Senegal (15:00 ET, group stage); Iraq vs Norway (18:00 ET, group stage); Argentina vs Algeria (21:00 ET, group stage).
How far along is the 2026 World Cup?
16 of the 104 matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been played. In the group stage, 16 of 72 matches are done.
How many matches are left before the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket?
56 group-stage matches are left before the Round of 32, the first bracket round of the 2026 World Cup, which starts on June 28, 2026.
When does the World Cup 2026 knockout stage start?
The World Cup 2026 knockout stage starts on June 28, 2026 with the Round of 32. The top two from each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-placed teams qualify.
What World Cup 2026 games are today?
This page shows all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches scheduled for today, updated automatically. During the group stage (June 11–27), up to 8 matches can be played in a single day. The final matchday of each group features 6 simultaneous matches.
What time are the World Cup 2026 games today?
All times on this page are shown in Eastern Time (ET). The World Cup 2026 features matches from 12:00 PM ET to as late as midnight ET, depending on venue location.
Where can I watch today's World Cup 2026 matches?
In the US, Fox Sports (English) and Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish) have broadcast rights. In the UK, BBC and ITV share coverage. In Canada, TSN and CTV carry the matches.
How many matches are played per day at the 2026 World Cup?
During the group stage, between 2 and 8 matches are played per day. The final group-stage matchday (June 24–27) has 6 simultaneous matches. In the knockout rounds, there are 1–2 matches per day.