FIFA World Cup 2026 (June 23): Preview, Live Streaming, Standings & Scenarios

Last Updated:June 22, 2026, 15:56 IST

France, Norway, Iraq, Senegal, Jordan and Algeria chase crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 results, with Round of 32 qualification on the line.

Matchday Two in Groups I and J could be pivotal in shaping the knockout bracket, with multiple teams already in a position to seal qualification for the Round of 32.

While France and Norway look to continue their march in the tournament, Iraq, Senegal, Jordan and Algeria are looking to put up spirited performances and save themselves from elimination.

France vs Iraq

Match Details

Group: I

Venue: Philadelphia, USA

Kick-off: 2:30 AM (23rd June)

Preview

France are one victory away from escaping the FIFA World Cup’s ‘group of death’, with Les Bleus aiming to seal Round of 32 qualification against Iraq in Boston. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to inspire France to recover from a shaky first half in their opening game against Senegal in New Jersey, with Didier Deschamps’ team running out 3-1 winners.

Iraq are making their first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1986 and will be looking to respond after a heavy 4-1 loss to Norway in their opening group game.

Predicted Lineups

France: Mike Maignan (goalkeeper), Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Kone, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe

Iraq: Ahmed Basil (goalkeeper), Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Ibrahim Bayesh, Amir Al-Ammari, Zidane Iqbal, Ali Jasim, Aymen Hussein, Ali Al-Hamadi

Prediction: Stats provider Opta’s supercomputer has tagged France as overwhelming favourites, giving them an 88.5% probability of a win. Iraq, by contrast, have just a 3% chance of causing an upset, as per the model.

Norway vs Senegal

Match Details

Group: I

Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford

Kick-off: 5:30 AM (23rd June)

Preview

Norway opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq at Gillette Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring a first-half brace on his tournament debut to power his team to their biggest-ever win at the finals.

Ståle Solbakken’s team are undefeated in their last four games and have suffered just one loss in their previous 17 matches across all competitions, a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands during the March international break.

Meanwhile, Senegal were on the receiving end of Mbappé’s second-half brace in a 3-1 loss. After a goalless first period, the game exploded into life after the break, with the France captain delivering a commanding performance to seal a crucial victory.

Predicted Lineups

Norway: Orjan Nyland, Ryerson, Aje, Lysaker, Wolfe, Nusa, Thorstvedt, Berge, Odegaard, Haaland, Sorloth

Senegal: Edouard Mendy, Diouf, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diatta, Ndiaye, I. Gueye, Camara, Mane, Sarr, Mbaye

Prediction: Norway took full advantage of a shaky Iraq performance in their opening victory, with Haaland leading the line as the Vikings struck twice in each half, including a late fourth that came via an Aymen Hussein own goal.

Senegal, meanwhile, looked to have bounced back from a tough Africa Cup of Nations campaign with two friendly wins, but three straight winless outings since have raised fresh concerns.

With both teams packed with attacking quality, a goalless encounter appears unlikely and East Rutherford could yet be treated to an open, high-scoring contest.

Qualification Scenario: A win for France and Norway would guarantee them a spot in the next round. In case of victories for Iraq and Senegal, qualification to the next round would be decided on Matchday 3.

Jordan vs Algeria

Match Details

Group: J

Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara

Kick-off: 8:30 AM (23rd June)

Preview

The upcoming clash in Northern California carries significant implications for both Group J teams, with each team looking to recover from opening-day setbacks. After Matchday 1 losses left them chasing their first points of the tournament, Jordan suffered a 3-1 defeat to Austria and Algeria went down 3-0 to Argentina; the margin for error in Santa Clara has become thin.

Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami faces the task of stabilising a team that struggled against the clinical edge of European opponents on debut. He will lean on dynamic attacking outlets, led by talisman Mousa Al-Tamari, to regain control, dictate the tempo in the final third and break down an experienced African defence.

Algeria will see this clash as the perfect chance to ignite their campaign and reinforce their knockout credentials, while Jordan will look to harness their fearless approach, sharp counter-attacks and clinical finishing to exploit any defensive lapses.

Predicted Lineups

Jordan: Yazeed Abulaila (goalkeeper), Saed Al-Rosan, Y. Al-Arab, M. Abualnadi, N. Al-Rawabdeh, E. Haddad, N. Al Rashdan, M. Tamari, M. Abu Taha, O. Fakhouri, A. Olwan

Algeria: Luca Zidane (goalkeeper), Rafik Belghali, R. Bensebaini, A. Mandi, R. Ait Nouri, H. Boudaoui, I. Maza, R. Zerrouki, R. Mahrez, F. Chaibi, M. Amoura

Prediction: Algeria are considered slight favourites to win their pivotal FIFA World Cup Group J clash against Jordan, with most projections pointing to a 2-1 or 3-1 result.

Qualification scenario: A loss for either Algeria or Jordan would end their campaign. The side which wins will remain alive in the competition.

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