Key Takeaways
- Four nations. France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
- Group stage runs Jun 16 to Jun 26. Each team plays three group matches; all dates in 2026
- Where they play. Host cities: East Rutherford, Foxborough, Philadelphia, Toronto
- One to watch. 2018 champions France meet African champions Senegal in a heavyweight opener
- Top two advance — plus maybe third. The top two reach the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams across all groups
Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway. Below is where every Group I match is played and when — mapped across the host cities — plus the full fixture list and the live group standings.
The Teams
🇫🇷 France
2018 champions and 2022 finalists — among the favourites.
🇸🇳 Senegal
African champions and a powerful, athletic side.
🇮🇶 Iraq
Back among the world’s best from Asia.
🇳🇴 Norway
Powered by a generational attacking talent.
Group I Fixtures & Venues
Matchday 1
- Jun 16 — 🇫🇷 France vs Senegal 🇸🇳 · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Jun 16 — 🇮🇶 Iraq vs Norway 🇳🇴 · Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Matchday 2
- Jun 22 — 🇫🇷 France vs Iraq 🇮🇶 · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Jun 22 — 🇳🇴 Norway vs Senegal 🇸🇳 · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Matchday 3
- Jun 26 — 🇳🇴 Norway vs France 🇫🇷 · Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- Jun 26 — 🇸🇳 Senegal vs Iraq 🇮🇶 · BMO Field, Toronto
Group I Standings
Live group table — updated as results come in.
Standings provided by Sofascore
Fixture, venue and schedule details for Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Image Sources
- Mappr – Host-city map and featured illustration created by Mappr
