Day six at the World Cup features a number of superstar strikers, beginning with a blockbuster between Kylian Mbappe’s France and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Later the other Group I game will see Iraq — coached by Australian Graham Arnold — against Norway, led by another superstar striker in Erling Haaland, in Boston.
The final two games of the day see defending champions Argentina, with Lionel Messi, taking on Algeria in Kansas City, before Austria takes on Jordan in San Francisco.
- Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian times
- ABC Sport podcast: Check out the latest episode here
Follow all the action in our live blog.
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:13am
Team news: France vs Senegal
Jeez, that’s some attacking line-up from France. Mbappe, Dembele, Olise and Doue.
Senegal include their own big guns. Mane, Jackson and Sarr. Surely there will be goals in this one!
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:08am
Welcome to another day of action
Hi, I’m David and I’ll be taking you through today’s games.
First up, tournament heavyweights France open their campaign against Senegal.
Strap yourselves in for another day of drama.
