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.
| 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 |
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.
Football fans can watch the France Vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 match live through Zee Network channels and ZEE5.
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.
Zee Network channels will telecast the Iraq vs Norway FIFA World Cup 2026 match live. Online streaming will be available on ZEE5.
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.
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.
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.
✅ 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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