Welcome to TNIE’s live coverage of Day 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The sixth day of the tournament will see France begin their Group I campaign against Senegal, followed by Iraq’s clash with Norway. Group J will also swing into action, with Argentina taking on Algeria and Austria facing Jordan.
Below are Day 6's fixtures, with all times in IST:
France vs Senegal – (12:30 am)
Iraq vs Norway – (3:30 am)
Argentina vs Alegeria – (6:30 am)
Austria vs Jordan – (9:30 am)
Day 5 produced a series of draws, headlined by debutants Cape Verde holding Spain to a stalemate. Belgium and Egypt also shared the spoils, while Saudi Arabia held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw. Iran and New Zealand played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.
France squad
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Theo Hernandez
Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot
Forwards: Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe (C), Michael Olise, Desire Doue
Senegal squad
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly (C), Krepin Diatta, Moussa Niakhate, El Hadji Diouf
Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Lamine Camara, Pape Gueye
Forwards: Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson, Ismaila Sarr