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How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for France, Argentina, More
Day 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivers one of the most anticipated slates of the entire group stage, with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland all set to make their tournament debuts on Tuesday. France opens against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium, Argentina begins its title defense against Algeria in Kansas City, and Norway introduces Haaland to the World Cup stage against Iraq in Boston. All four of Tuesday's matches air live on FOX and stream on FOX One.
Tunisia fires coach mid-World Cup after being decimated by Sweden
Clint Dempsey, Walker Zimmerman, Bob Bradley and Alex Scott react to Sweden’s dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia, then preview USA's next group play match against Australia.
Kansas City barbecue meets Argentine asado as World Cup fans arrive
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Kansas City rolled out a warm welcome for Argentina supporters ahead of their World Cup Group J debut against Algeria on Tuesday, but one friendly rivalry quickly emerged: who makes the best barbecue.
Czechs and South Africa under pressure after opening losses
ATLANTA, June 16 : Defeat in their opening Group A games leaves the Czech Republic and South Africa playing catch-up when they meet in Atlanta on Thursday, and both sides need a vastly improved performance in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
South Africa seek to silence critics against Czech Republic
June 16 : After South Africa’s jubilation at a first World Cup finals in 16 years turned sour with a 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico, winger Thapelo Maseko says they must invoke the spirit of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to get back on track.
We will know how good we are after group stage, says Germany captain Kimmich
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 16 : Germany's seven-goal rout of Curacao for their World Cup opener has triggered a wave of enthusiasm among success-starved fans, but captain Joshua Kimmich said on Tuesday the team needed their next two group matches to see exactly where they stand.
World Cup Match Day 6: Messi, Mbappé, Haaland Headline Star-Studded Slate
Tuesday is one of the most star-studded days in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappé and France begin the day by taking on one of Africa’s best teams in Senegal. The second game features Erling Haaland and Norway beginning their tournament run when they face Iraq.