FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Guide
Group Details
Group I consists of France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal. They contest a round-robin schedule to determine the top two direct slots and third-place wildcard spots.
Group I StandingsGroup Stage
Top 2: Advance to Round of 32 3rd: Best 8/12 Advance
Group I Match Schedule
Match 17GROUPGroup I
France3 - 1
FINALSenegal
2026-06-16Local: 15:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 18GROUPGroup I
Iraq1 - 4
FINALNorway
2026-06-16Local: 18:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 41GROUPGroup I
Norway3 - 2
FINALSenegal
2026-06-22Local: 20:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 42GROUPGroup I
France3 - 0
FINALIraq
2026-06-22Local: 17:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 61GROUPGroup I
Norway1 - 4
FINALFrance
2026-06-26Local: 15:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 62GROUPGroup I
Senegal5 - 0
FINALIraq
2026-06-26Local: 15:00
BMO FieldToronto
Qualification Scenarios
Every win awards 3 points, while a draw awards 1 point. With the expanded 48-team bracket, achieving a positive goal difference in Group I is critical to secure wildcard entry for the third-placed team if they do not finish in the top two.
FAQ: Group I
Group I features: France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal.