Six major fixtures land on the same calendar day on Monday 16 June 2026 — four FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches sweeping east to west across the United States, and a Women's T20 World Cup double-header at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. Forecasts point to a split picture: dry, warm afternoons in the Northeast and Midwest, a cool Bay Area evening in California, and breezy but largely dry conditions on England's south coast as high pressure builds after an unsettled opening week.
FIFA World Cup — East to West
France vs Senegal — MetLife Stadium, 15:00 ET
Defending champions France open Group I against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford under one of the clearest kickoff windows of the day. Forecasts for 15:00 Eastern time point to 27°C (80°F) with mostly clear skies, relative humidity near 22%, and a light breeze around 13 km/h (8 mph) with gusts to 16 km/h (10 mph). Precipitation probability stays at zero through the 90 minutes — a dry, sunny mid-afternoon that should keep heat stress manageable despite temperatures a few degrees above the June average for northern New Jersey.
MetLife sits in the Meadowlands without a roof; fans in the upper tiers will feel direct sun through the first half. Hydration still matters on a bright 80°F afternoon even when dew points remain moderate. Follow hourly updates on the France vs Senegal match page.
Iraq vs Norway — Gillette Stadium, 18:00 ET
Group I's evening fixture shifts to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, where Iraq meet Norway at 18:00 Eastern time. Kickoff temperatures near 24°C (75°F) sit a few degrees cooler than the MetLife afternoon slot, with overcast skies, humidity around 30%, and winds near 9 km/h (6 mph). No rain is forecast during the match window, though temperatures ease toward 20°C (68°F) by full time as the June evening progresses.
Gillette's open bowl can feel breezy when Atlantic fronts pass to the east; tonight's forecast keeps gusts below 16 km/h (10 mph) — workable conditions for a technical Norway side and an Iraq team that will want to press early. Track conditions on Iraq vs Norway.
Argentina vs Algeria — Arrowhead Stadium, 20:00 CT
Group J brings Argentina and Algeria to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City for a 20:00 Central time kickoff. Forecasts show 27°C (80°F) at kickoff under overcast skies, humidity near 30%, and very light winds around 3 km/h (2 mph) — one of the calmest wind readings across U.S. venues on 16 June. Precipitation probability remains near 1% through the evening; any Midwest convective risk should stay west or south of the metro during the 90 minutes.
Arrowhead's famously loud open bowl offers no shade on the east-facing tiers at kickoff. The warm, still air favours Argentina's possession game, but fatigue can build in the final 20 minutes when temperatures still sit in the mid-20s °C (mid-70s °F). Open the Argentina vs Algeria page for live stadium weather.
Austria vs Jordan — Levi's Stadium, 21:00 PT
The West Coast closes the World Cup day at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, where Austria face Jordan at 21:00 Pacific time. This is the coolest kickoff of the four: 16°C (61°F) under clear skies, humidity near 80%, and winds around 8 km/h (5 mph). Temperatures slip toward 15°C (59°F) by full time — a sharp contrast with the 80°F readings earlier on the East Coast.
Levi's partial roof covers most seats, but evening marine air keeps the Bay Area fixture firmly in jacket territory for supporters. Players may need longer warm-ups than in Kansas City or New Jersey. Check Austria vs Jordan for kickoff-to-full-time updates.
Women's T20 World Cup — Southampton double-header
Both Group B fixtures on 16 June share the Hampshire Bowl — branded the Rose Bowl for the tournament — on England's south coast. After washout-scarred warm-ups and an unsettled first week, forecasts finally tilt drier as high pressure builds from the south.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — 14:30 BST
The afternoon match kicks off at 14:30 UK (BST) with air temperatures near 20°C (68°F), overcast skies, humidity around 61%, and a fresh south-westerly breeze near 18 km/h (11 mph) with gusts to 37 km/h (23 mph). No rain is forecast through the 20-over innings, though the wind could assist swing bowlers early and make straight hitting harder into the boundary.
Group-stage matches have no reserve day; officials can use up to 60 extra minutes on the scheduled evening, but each side must face at least five overs for a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern result. Follow New Zealand vs Sri Lanka for toss-time inspections and hourly rain probability.
England vs Ireland — 18:30 BST
Nat Sciver-Brunt's England return to the same ground for a home-nation evening fixture against Ireland at 18:30 BST. Kickoff readings near 20°C (68°F) under overcast skies, humidity around 61%, and winds near 14 km/h (9 mph) with gusts to 28 km/h (17 mph). Precipitation probability stays below 2% at kickoff, rising only slightly toward 4% after 20:00 — a much improved outlook than the rain-delayed warm-ups earlier in the week.
Floodlights take over as temperatures ease toward 17°C (63°F) during the chase. Spin and slower cutters may grow in influence on a surface that has already hosted one full match earlier in the day. Track the England vs Ireland page for live scores and weather.
Lightning holds and rain protocols
World Cup stadiums apply North American lightning safety rules: play must be suspended if lightning is detected within 13 km (8 miles) of the venue, with a 30-minute countdown after each strike. None of the four U.S. forecasts on 16 June point to convective risk at kickoff, but afternoon heating over the Northeast can still build isolated cells on nearby days — worth monitoring if you are travelling between host cities.
At the Hampshire Bowl, cricket's rain rules differ: covers on the square protect the pitch within minutes, but a saturated outfield can delay restarts for hours. Group-stage T20 fixtures share one point each if fewer than five overs are bowled in the second innings. Knockout matches require 10 overs per side and carry reserve days — not applicable to Monday's Group B double-header.
Track 16 June weather on SatMeteo
From a sunny 80°F afternoon at MetLife to a 61°F Bay Area kickoff and a breezy but dry Hampshire Bowl double-header, conditions will shape tactics across both tournaments. Check hourly forecasts for Southampton and Kansas City, follow France vs Senegal, Iraq vs Norway, Argentina vs Algeria, Austria vs Jordan, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, and England vs Ireland, browse the full World Cup 2026 schedule and Women's T20 World Cup schedule, and use the live temperature map to compare kickoff conditions across the United States and England.
