FootballRoute iconFootballRoute.
EN

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
PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1FranceFrance000000
2IraqIraq000000
3NorwayNorway000000
4SenegalSenegal000000
Top 2: Advance to Round of 32 3rd: Best 8/12 Advance
Advertisement

Group I Match Schedule

Match 49GROUPGroup I
FranceFrance
VS
IraqIraq
2026-06-13Local: 16:00 | UTC: 20:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 50GROUPGroup I
NorwayNorway
VS
SenegalSenegal
2026-06-13Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
AT&T StadiumDallas
Match 51GROUPGroup I
FranceFrance
VS
NorwayNorway
2026-06-18Local: 16:00 | UTC: 23:00
SoFi StadiumLos Angeles
Match 52GROUPGroup I
SenegalSenegal
VS
IraqIraq
2026-06-18Local: 21:00 | UTC: 01:00
Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta
Match 53GROUPGroup I
SenegalSenegal
VS
FranceFrance
2026-06-23Local: 16:00 | UTC: 20:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 54GROUPGroup I
IraqIraq
VS
NorwayNorway
2026-06-23Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston

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