FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq
Six fixtures across 16 Jun–26 Jun at 4 venues. The top two from Group I progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 16 Jun – 26 Jun
- Venues
- 4
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group I preview
What to expect
Deschamps's France are favourites in a group with proper depth. Senegal are the African seed, Norway are Haaland's first ever World Cup, Iraq are back after a 40-year exile via the inter-confederation play-off.
Schedule
Group I fixtures
All six Group I matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun | 15:00 | France v Senegal | MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford |
| 16 Jun | 18:00 | Iraq v Norway | Gillette Stadium · Foxborough |
| 22 Jun | 17:00 | France v Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia |
| 22 Jun | 20:00 | Norway v Senegal | MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford |
| 26 Jun | 15:00 | Norway v France | Gillette Stadium · Foxborough |
| 26 Jun | 15:00 | Senegal v Iraq | BMO Field · Toronto |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
France
FIFA #1- Manager
- Didier Deschamps
- Key player
- Kylian Mbappé
- Last WC
- Runners-up 2022
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Senegal
FIFA #14- Manager
- Pape Thiaw
- Key player
- Sadio Mané
- Last WC
- Round of 16 (2022)
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Norway
FIFA #31- Manager
- Ståle Solbakken
- Key player
- Erling Haaland
- Last WC
- Round of 16 (1998)
Iraq
FIFA #57- Manager
- Graham Arnold
- Key player
- Aymen Hussein
- Last WC
- Group stage (1986)
How Group I works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group I — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group I?
Group I contains France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group I play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group I qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group I qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group I matches?
Anyseats lists verified secondary-market tickets from sellers in our authentication network for every Group I fixture as inventory becomes available. Every listing is identity-matched against the named ticket holder; every order is backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee. FIFA's official Last-Minute Sales Phase also runs face-value sales on a first-come-first-served basis until kick-off where supply remains.