World Cup matches today: 3 group-stage games this Tuesday | OneFootball

Not a single Flamengo player will play in the World Cup this Tuesday (16)

The 2026 World Cup continues at full speed this Tuesday (16), with three matches shaking up the first round of the group stage. The day’s main highlight is Argentina’s debut, as they take on Algeria in Group J.

What World Cup matches are on today?

*Matches listed in Brasília time

What are the details of the France vs Senegal match?

In short, France and Senegal face off this Tuesday (16), starting at 4 PM (Brasília time), at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, in the opening round of Group I of the 2026 World Cup. The teams are grouped together with Iraq and Norway.

It is worth noting that France, runners-up in 2022, begin the farewell tour of coach Didier Deschamps, who will leave the position after the World Cup. Meanwhile, Senegal seek inspiration from the 2002 World Cup, when they reached the quarterfinals — still their best result to date.

And what about the Iraq vs Norway match?

In addition to France vs Senegal, the Iraq vs Norway match also takes place in Group I this Tuesday (16). The teams face each other starting at 7 PM (Brasília time) at Boston Stadium in the United States. It is worth noting that the match will be broadcast live and exclusively by CazéTV on YouTube.

It is important to highlight that Iraq come into the World Cup after drawing with Spain and losing to Venezuela in their last two friendlies before the tournament. Norway, meanwhile, arrive with only one win this year (3-1 over Sweden).

What are the details of the Argentina vs Algeria match?

Finally, wrapping up this World Cup Tuesday (16), Argentina, the reigning world champions, take the field starting at 10 PM (Brasília time) to face Algeria. The teams meet in the opening round of Group J in Kansas City, United States.

Will any Flamengo players be on the field this Tuesday (16)?

No! It is worth stressing that, this Tuesday (16), no Flamengo player called up for the World Cup will take the field. In total, Fla had nine players called up for the 2026 World Cup.

While Carlo Ancelotti called up Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, Marcelo Bielsa, of Ecuador, called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Finally, Ecuador have Plata and Colombia have Jorge Carrascal.

It is important to point out that the Brazilian National Team opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco last Saturday (13). Ecuador, on the other hand, lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast, while Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia on Monday (15). Finally, the first match for Carrascal’s Colombia will be on Wednesday (17), against Uzbekistan.

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