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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group I
Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by France.
Group I standings
Live · updates as matches finish| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FranceFRA · FIFA #1· Qualifies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 |  NorwayNOR · FIFA #31· Qualifies | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  SenegalSEN · FIFA #14· Best-3rd race | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 |  IraqIRQ · FIFA #57 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify
Players to watch
The headline names in each squad
In the dugout
D. DeschampsManager · France
G. ArnoldManager · Iraq
S. SolbakkenManager · Norway
J. KotoManager · SenegalGroup strength
By FIFA world rankingGroup forecast
Projected points · from match win probabilitiesGroup I matches
Full schedule →- France3 – 1Tue 16 JunSenegal
Tue 16 Jun · MetLife Stadium · New York / New Jersey
- Iraq1 – 4Tue 16 JunNorway
Tue 16 Jun · Gillette Stadium · Boston
- France3 – 0Mon 22 JunIraq
Mon 22 Jun · Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia
- Norway3 – 2Tue 23 JunSenegal
Tue 23 Jun · MetLife Stadium · New York / New Jersey
- Senegal5 – 0Fri 26 JunIraq
Fri 26 Jun · BMO Field · Toronto
- Norway1 – 4Fri 26 JunFrance
Fri 26 Jun · Gillette Stadium · Boston
Who's missing
Full injury tracker →- W. SalibaFrance · Back BruiseOut
- M. PedersenNorway · ColdOut
- É. MendySenegal · Knee ContusionOut
Golden Boot race
Top scorers in this group
Head to head
All-time record between the sidesBy the numbers
Biggest win: Senegal 5–0 Iraq
Where they play
How to watch Group I
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Knockout crossover
The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group I's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.
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France's World\nForecast
France arrive as the world's top-ranked side, with Mbappé leading a formidable attack, but Senegal's World Cup pedigree and Norway's attacking teeth make this group far more than a coronation.
France are heavy favourites with the planet's best FIFA ranking, a spine of elite defenders (Saliba, Koundé, Upamecano), and Mbappé's lethal finishing at Real Madrid. Deschamps' side have the depth and experience to dominate, though Iraq and Norway will test their defensive organisation in the group stage.
Senegal and Norway are the real contenders for the knockout berths. Senegal boast World Cup credentials and a dangerous forward line with Jackson at Chelsea and Dia at Lazio, while Norway's midfield mettle (Berge at Fulham) and the dual-pronged attack of Haaland and Sørloth make them a genuine threat to finish second—the France v Senegal clash looms as the group's defining match.
Group I — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group I?
Group I features France, Iraq, Norway and Senegal.
When are World Cup 2026 Group I matches played?
Group I's 6 matches run from 16 June to 26 June, 2026.
Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group I?
France are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #1.
How many teams qualify from Group I?
The top two teams in Group I advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group I?
Group I is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.
Where are World Cup 2026 Group I matches played?
Group I is played across New York / New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia and Toronto.