FIFA World Cup 2026: How will the weather affect the France vs Senegal match on June 16 in New York/New Jersey?

France begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in a Group I match on Tuesday, June 16.

The match will be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, where the final of the tournament will also take place.

What is the weather forecast for France versus Senegal?

According to the forecast for East Rutherford, conditions around kick-off are expected to be sunny to mostly sunny, with temperatures likely to be around 24 to 25 degrees Celsius.

There is little chance of rain around kick-off as the weather is expected to remain clear for the Group I match.

Will rain affect the match between France and Senegal?

Rain is not expected to affect the match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford.

Timing of the kick-off between France and Senegal:

US: 3:00 PM local time, Tuesday, June 16

India: 12:30 PM IST, Wednesday, June 17

Published on June 16, 2026