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Group Stage

Group I Standings & Match Results

FIFA World Cup 2026 | 48-Team Tournament Format

Group Summary

Group I features France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal. Matches take place between June 11 and June 27, 2026. The top two teams automatically progress to the Round of 32, with third-place rankings evaluated across the tournament.

Live Standings Table

Group I StandingsGroup Stage
PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1FranceFrance3300+89
2NorwayNorway3201+16
3SenegalSenegal3102+23
4IraqIraq3003-110
Top 2: Advance to Round of 32 3rd: Best 8/12 Advance

Group I Analysis & Permutations

Group I matches are expected to showcase highly competitive football. With qualified squads displaying diverse tactical approaches, every goal scored and conceded is critical for goal difference calculations.

Fans should keep an eye on head-to-head records and the fair play discipline points, as these can serve as final tiebreaker anchors if teams finish level on points and goals. Select any team profile below to view detailed squad statistics and routes to the final brackets.

Group I Match Schedule

Match 17GROUPGroup I
FranceFrance
3 - 1
FINAL
SenegalSenegal
2026-06-16Local: 15:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 18GROUPGroup I
IraqIraq
1 - 4
FINAL
NorwayNorway
2026-06-16Local: 18:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 41GROUPGroup I
NorwayNorway
3 - 2
FINAL
SenegalSenegal
2026-06-22Local: 20:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 42GROUPGroup I
FranceFrance
3 - 0
FINAL
IraqIraq
2026-06-22Local: 17:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 61GROUPGroup I
NorwayNorway
1 - 4
FINAL
FranceFrance
2026-06-26Local: 15:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 62GROUPGroup I
SenegalSenegal
5 - 0
FINAL
IraqIraq
2026-06-26Local: 15:00
BMO FieldToronto

FAQ: Group I Standings

The top two teams in Group I qualify directly for the Round of 32. In addition, the third-placed team can qualify if they finish among the 8 best third-placed squads across all 12 groups.