FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday 16: The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is moving toward an exciting finish as Groups G, H, and I prepare for their final round of matches on Matchday 16, scheduled for Friday, June 26. With knockout-stage places still undecided for most teams, the day promises high-pressure action and important qualification battles.Only France and Norway have already secured their spots in the Round of 32, but their upcoming clash in Boston still carries major significance. The winner will finish at the top of Group I, adding extra excitement to a match featuring two of football’s biggest stars. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have both enjoyed impressive tournaments so far, with each player scoring four goals heading into the contest. Elsewhere in Group I, Senegal and Iraq face a must-win situation. Both teams remain without points after two matches and their hopes of staying alive depend on securing a third-place finish. Anything less than victory would likely end their World Cup journey.Group H also remains wide open despite Spain leading the standings after two games. Spain can lock up first place with a win over Uruguay and could still remain on top with a draw under certain circumstances. Uruguay, however, have an opportunity to jump ahead and claim first place themselves with a victory in Guadalajara.The action concludes with an unpredictable battle in Group G, where every qualification position remains open heading into the final matches. Egypt currently sit at the top of the standings after earning a dramatic comeback victory over New Zealand, a result that also marked the country's first-ever FIFA World Cup win. Egypt can guarantee first place in the group with a victory over Iran. A draw could also be enough for them to stay on top, provided Belgium do not defeat New Zealand by a margin of at least three goals in the other Group G encounter.FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 DAY 16 SCHEDULEGroup I: Norway vs France - Boston Stadium - 3 PM ETGroup I: Senegal vs Iraq - Toronto Stadium - 3 PM ETGroup H: Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia - Houston Stadium - 8 PM ETGroup H: Uruguay vs Spain - Guadalajara Stadium - 8 PM ETGroup G: New Zealand vs Belgium - BC Place, Vancouver - 11 PM ETGroup G: Egypt vs Iran - Seattle Stadium - 11 PM ETHOW TO WATCH FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 LIVE IN USChannels: FOX, Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Universo, Fubo, YT TV and HuluStreaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, FuboHOW TO WATCH FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 LIVE IN CANADAChannels/Streaming: TSN, CTV and RDS