World Cup 2026 Group I Guide
Group I features France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway. This page covers the teams, fixtures, likely qualifiers, favourite to top the group and the venues where Group I matches will be played.
Group I fixtures
- France vs Senegal — June 16, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Iraq vs Norway — June 16, 2026 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- France vs Iraq — June 22, 2026 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Norway vs Senegal — June 22, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Norway vs France — June 26, 2026 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- Senegal vs Iraq — June 26, 2026 — BMO Field, Toronto
Current Group Standings
Pre-tournament table shown before the first Group Stage matches are played.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I betting analysis
France enter Group I as the strongest team on ranking and tournament profile, while Senegal look best placed to challenge for the second automatic qualification place. Norway are the side to watch for a price move if they start the group with a positive result.
For betting purposes, the most attractive markets are usually group winner, top-two qualification and the individual match odds after the first round of fixtures.
Best Odds for Group I
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Who is in Group I for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Group I includes France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway. Each team plays three matches in a round-robin format.
Who will qualify from Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
On paper, France and Senegal look like the likeliest teams to progress from Group I, although third-place qualification still matters in the 48-team format.
Who are the favourites to win Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
France begin as the favourites to win Group I. Senegal look like the main challengers, while Norway could become the value side if the opening fixture goes their way.
Where will the matches for Group I of the World Cup be played?
Group I matches will be played across these host venues: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, BMO Field, Toronto.
How does qualification from Group I work?
The top two teams in Group I qualify automatically for the Round of 32, while a third-placed side can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.