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World Cup 2026 — Group I
France are title co-favourites and clear favourites in Group I, with Senegal, Haaland's Norway and Iraq behind. A 7-of-9-points group return is the baseline expectation for the French.
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Group I standings
Group I
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 |  Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
Group I fixtures (6 matches)
Round-robin format — every team plays the other 3. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; third-placed teams may still qualify if their stats rank in the top 8 of all 12 groups.
| Date (UTC) | Stage | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | FrancevsSenegal | 3 — 1 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | |
| Group I | IraqvsNorway | 1 — 4 | Gillette Stadium, Boston | |
| Group I | FrancevsIraq | 3 — 0 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | |
| Group I | NorwayvsSenegal | 3 — 2 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | |
| Group I | SenegalvsIraq | 5 — 0 | BMO Field, Toronto | |
| Group I | NorwayvsFrance | 1 — 4 | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
Teams in Group I
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Group I match predictions
Full predictions, odds breakdowns and best bets for the standout Group I fixtures:
Best bets for Group I
Mbappé 2+ goals in group stage 2.10
Penalty taker + finisher role
France to win all 3 group games 3.20
Squad depth vs weaker opposition
Group I FAQ
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group I?
Group I contains: France, Norway, Senegal, Iraq. Each team plays the other three once (six matches total); the top two advance to the Round of 32, and a strong third-placed side can also qualify.
Who is the favourite to win Group I?
France is the favourite to top Group I. France are title co-favourites and clear favourites in Group I, with Senegal, Haaland's Norway and Iraq behind. A 7-of-9-points group return is the baseline expectation for the French.
How many teams qualify from Group I?
The top two of Group I qualify automatically for the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
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