FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I draw: Updated teams, match schedule, fixtures, stadiums, dates, times
Group I at the 2026 World Cup pits 2018 champions France (FIFA #3) against Senegal (#19), Norway (#29), and the winner of Intercontinental Playoff Path 2 (Bolivia vs. Suriname semifinal, victor vs. Iraq final in March 2026).
Didier Deschamps' pragmatic Les Bleus, featuring Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), aim for a third title after topping UEFA Group D. Senegal, coached by 2002 hero Pape Thiaw, seek to echo their quarterfinal run with stars like Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham) and Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich). Norway return after 28 years under Ståle Solbakken, powered by Erling Haaland (Man City) and Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) after a perfect qualifying campaign.
France are overwhelming favorites to advance, with Norway as dark horses and Senegal vying for a surprise; the playoff team enters as underdogs.
Didier Deschamps' pragmatic Les Bleus, featuring Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), aim for a third title after topping UEFA Group D. Senegal, coached by 2002 hero Pape Thiaw, seek to echo their quarterfinal run with stars like Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham) and Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich). Norway return after 28 years under Ståle Solbakken, powered by Erling Haaland (Man City) and Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) after a perfect qualifying campaign.
France are overwhelming favorites to advance, with Norway as dark horses and Senegal vying for a surprise; the playoff team enters as underdogs.
World Cup 2026: Group I fixtures, match schedule, date, Kick off time
All match times (ET)
Date Teams Location Time
June 16: France vs Senegal - MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey - 3pm ET
June 16: Iraq vs Norway - Gillette Stadium, Boston - 6pm ET
June 22: France vs Iraq - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia - 5pm ET
June 22: Norway vs Senegal - MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey - 8pm ET
June 26: Norway vs France - Gillette Stadium, Boston - 3pm ET
June 26: Senegal vs Iraq - BMO Field, Toronto - 3pm ET
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