LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 6: France face Senegal, Argentina take on Algeria

Day 6 will see Group I get underway with France taking on Senegal and Iraq facing Norway, while Group J action begins with Argentina meeting Algeria and Austria taking on Jordan.

Summary

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 and Senegal release starting XI

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