The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Tuesday with four matches, as defending champions Argentina begin their title defense and France takes on Senegal. Here is your guide to watching the action.
France vs Senegal
Kick-off: 8pm BST
France kicks off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Senegal in New York. Winners in 2018 and beaten finalists in 2022, Les Bleus boast arguably the most talented squad in the tournament. Senegal, former AFCON champions, are a formidable opponent led by Sadio Mane and Premier League talents Nicolas Jackson, Ismaila Sarr, and Iliman Ndiaye.
Channel: BBC One and iPlayer
Iraq vs Norway
Kick-off: 11pm BST
Norway returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard leading a squad full of Premier League talent. Iraq, who won just one of three warm-up friendlies, face a tough test.
Channel: BBC One and iPlayer
Argentina vs Algeria
Kick-off: 2am BST
World champions Argentina begin their title defense against Algeria in Kansas City. Lionel Messi, now 38, is fit to start after a fitness concern. Argentina aims to avoid a repeat of their shock loss to Saudi Arabia in 2022 and become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back men's World Cups.
Channel: ITV and ITVX
Austria vs Jordan
Kick-off: 5am BST
Austria returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, buoyed by topping their Euro 2024 group. Jordan, one of four debutants, will look to emulate Cape Verde's 0-0 draw with Spain.
Channel: BBC One and iPlayer
