Argentina launch title defence against Algeria, while 2022 runners-up France face Senegal
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Matchday 6 at the presents four appetising fixtures – headlined by defending champions and Qatar 2022 finalists – with a host of fascinating sub-plots involving teams less familiar with the global stage.
France take on in a Group I curtain-raiser with echoes of the West Africans' win over Les Bleus in their World Cup opener in Seoul 24 years ago. Similar stakes here, but the venue this time is New York New Jersey Stadium.
Later, Erling Haaland is set to line up for his World Cup debut with a side competing at this level for the first time since 1998. Stepping out alongside them at Boston Stadium, for their first match at the finals in four decades, will be making up for even more lost time.
The action continues as Lionel Messi-led Argentina launch their title defence at Kansas City Stadium against two-time African champions in Group J. Then it will be the turn of , following a 28-year absence, to write a new chapter in their World Cup story against debutants and AFC Asian Cup 2023 finalists at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
Appetite whetted? Learn more about the matches and teams below. All kick-off times are local.
Tuesday, 16 June | 15:00 | New York New Jersey Stadium
Tuesday, 16 June | 18:00 | Boston Stadium
Tuesday, 16 June | 20:00 | Kansas City Stadium
Tuesday, 16 June | 21:00 | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Sources: FIFA Official
