Football fans can check the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule for 16 June and 17 June in Indian Standard Time (IST). The upcoming fixtures feature several football powerhouses, including France, Argentina and Portugal, with live coverage available across Zee Network channels and ZEE5.
The tournament has already delivered impressive numbers for Zee Entertainment. According to the broadcaster, FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage reached more than 100 million viewers across digital, television and social media platforms during the opening weekend. Digital streaming platform ZEE5 alone attracted nearly 6 million viewers, demonstrating the growing popularity of international football among Indian audiences.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (IST)
| Match | Date & Time (IST) | Group |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | 17 June, 12:30 AM | Group I |
| Iraq vs Norway | 17 June, 03:30 AM | Group I |
| Argentina vs Algeria | 17 June, 06:30 AM | Group J |
| Portugal vs DR Congo | 17 June, 10:30 PM | Group K |
Match 17 – France vs Senegal
Date & Time: 17 June at 12:30 AM IST
The opening match of Group I will see France take on Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium. The match referee is Alireza Faghani.
Group I consists of France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway, making this a crucial opening fixture for both teams.
Key Players – France
- Kylian Mbappé
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- William Saliba
Key Players – Senegal
- Sadio Mané
- Nicolas Jackson
- Kalidou Koulibaly
- Ismaïla Sarr
- Pape Matar Sarr
Football fans can watch the France Vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 match live through Zee Network channels and ZEE5.
Match 18 – Iraq vs Norway
Date & Time: 17 June at 03:30 AM IST
The second Group I fixture features Iraq against Norway at Boston Stadium. The match will be officiated by Pierre Ghislain Atcho.
Key Players – Iraq
- Aymen Hussein
- Zidane Iqbal
- Ali Jasim
- Rebin Sulaka
- Ibrahim Bayesh
Key Players – Norway
- Erling Haaland
- Martin Ødegaard
- Alexander Sørloth
- Antonio Nusa
- Kristoffer Ajer
Zee Network channels will telecast the Iraq vs Norway FIFA World Cup 2026 match live. Online streaming will be available on ZEE5.
Match 19 – Argentina vs Algeria
Date & Time: 17 June at 06:30 AM IST
Venue: Kansas City Stadium
Referee: Szymon Marciniak
Defending champions Argentina begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Algeria in Group J. The highly anticipated encounter will be one of the most watched matches of the group stage, especially among football fans in Kerala.
The Argentina vs Algeria Group J clash will kick off at 6:30 AM IST, with live coverage available across the Zee Network. Kerala’s massive Argentina fan base can enjoy the match with Malayalam commentary on Zee Keralam, while viewers preferring digital platforms can stream the game live on ZEE5.
Key Players – Argentina
- Lionel Messi
- Julián Álvarez
- Lautaro Martínez
- Enzo Fernández
- Emiliano Martínez
Key Players – Algeria
- Riyad Mahrez
- Amine Gouiri
- Houssem Aouar
- Ismaël Bennacer
- Ramy Bensebaini
Match 20 – Portugal vs DR Congo
Date & Time: 17 June at 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Vancouver Stadium
Referee: Abdulrahman Al Jassim
Portugal will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against DR Congo in another exciting group-stage encounter.
Key Players – Portugal
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Bruno Fernandes
- Rafael Leão
- Bernardo Silva
- Diogo Costa
Key Players – DR Congo
- Cédric Bakambu
- Simon Banza
- Chancel Mbemba
- Yoane Wissa
- Arthur Masuaku
Football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Portugal vs DR Congo match through Zee Network’s dedicated sports and regional channels, with live streaming also available on ZEE5.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India
✅ Live Telecast – Unite8 Sports Channels, Zee Network Channels
✅ Malayalam Commentary – Zee Keralam
✅ Live Streaming – ZEE5
✅ Languages – Malayalam, Hindi, English and Bangla
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