World Cup 2026 Results: June 16, 2026
Quick answer: June 16, 2026 delivered a Lionel Messi hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3–0, Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 4–1 rout of Iraq and France beat Senegal 3–1.
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All Results on June 16, 2026
Group I
| Match | Date | Venue | Goal scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| France 3–1 Senegal | June 16, 2026 | MetLife Stadium | France: Kylian Mbappé 66', Bradley Barcola 82', Kylian Mbappé 90+6'; Senegal: Ibrahim Mbaye 90+5' |
| Iraq 1–4 Norway | June 16, 2026 | Gillette Stadium | Iraq: Aymen Hussein 39'; Norway: Erling Haaland 29', Erling Haaland 43', Leo Ostigard 76', Aymen Hussein 90+6' (OG) |
Group J
| Match | Date | Venue | Goal scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina 3–0 Algeria | June 16, 2026 | Arrowhead Stadium | Argentina: Lionel Messi 17', Lionel Messi 60', Lionel Messi 76' |
Goal Scorers — June 16, 2026
| Match | Score | Goal scorers |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | 3–1 | France: Kylian Mbappé 66', Bradley Barcola 82', Kylian Mbappé 90+6'; Senegal: Ibrahim Mbaye 90+5' |
| Iraq vs Norway | 1–4 | Iraq: Aymen Hussein 39'; Norway: Erling Haaland 29', Erling Haaland 43', Leo Ostigard 76', Aymen Hussein 90+6' (OG) |
| Argentina vs Algeria | 3–0 | Argentina: Lionel Messi 17', Lionel Messi 60', Lionel Messi 76' |
Biggest Results
| Match | Score | Goal scorers | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs Algeria | 3–0 | Argentina: Lionel Messi 17', Lionel Messi 60', Lionel Messi 76' | Messi hat-trick on title defense |
| Iraq vs Norway | 1–4 | Iraq: Aymen Hussein 39'; Norway: Erling Haaland 29', Erling Haaland 43', Leo Ostigard 76', Aymen Hussein 90+6' (OG) | Haaland brace for Norway |
| France vs Senegal | 3–1 | France: Kylian Mbappé 66', Bradley Barcola 82', Kylian Mbappé 90+6'; Senegal: Ibrahim Mbaye 90+5' | Mbappe brace for France |
Standings & Next Fixtures
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup 2026 matches were played on June 16, 2026?
3 — France 3-1 Senegal and Norway 4-1 Iraq (Group I) and Argentina 3-0 Algeria (Group J).
What was the biggest scoreline on June 16, 2026?
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3–0 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.
Who scored on June 16, 2026 at World Cup 2026?
Goal scorers for every match on June 16, 2026 are listed in the table above and in each individual match report.
When is the next World Cup 2026 matchday?
June 17, 2026 — see June 17 Results.