World Cup June 22 Schedule: Messi, Mbappe, and the Grind of the Group Stage

World Cup June 22 Schedule: Messi, Mbappe, and the Grind of the Group Stage

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Another day, another massive cash grab for FIFA. The 2026 World Cup rolls on this Monday, June 22, dragging fans through four more Group Stage matches designed to drain your wallet and test your stamina. If you’ve got nothing better to do, the TV networks are ready to feed you a steady diet of soccer from noon until midnight.

First up, Dallas gets a visit from royalty. Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Austria in a Group J clash. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET. Expect heat. Expect drama. Expect FIFA to count the ticket revenue with a grin.

Next, we head to the City of Brotherly Love. Kylian Mbappe leads France against Iraq at 5:00 p.m. ET. On paper, it’s a mismatch. In reality, anything can happen when the pressure mounts, though Iraq will need a miracle to stop the French machine.

The night shift belongs to the heavy hitters and the underdogs. Erling Haaland’s Norway takes on Senegal in New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. ET. Then, the late-night crowd gets Jordan versus Algeria in the Bay Area at 11:00 p.m. ET. Sleep is overrated anyway.

You can catch the action on FOX, FS1, or Telemundo. If you’ve cut the cord, Fubo is waiting to take your subscription money for the live stream.

Here is the lineup for Monday, June 22:

1:00 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. Austria (Group J) – Dallas (FOX, Telemundo)
5:00 p.m. ET: France vs. Iraq (Group I) – Philadelphia (FOX, Telemundo)
8:00 p.m. ET: Norway vs. Senegal (Group I) – New York/New Jersey (FOX, Telemundo)
11:00 p.m. ET: Jordan vs. Algeria (Group J) – San Francisco Bay Area (FS1, Telemundo)

This endless Group Stage finally wraps up on Saturday, June 27. The Round of 32 starts the very next day, Sunday, June 28, because FIFA knows no mercy. It all builds to the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, where a champion will be crowned and the circus will finally pack up and leave town.