Group I

Group Overview

France is expected to lead this group based on World Cup pedigree.

Senegal and Norway could surprise as dark horses in this group.

One spot remains undecided: the FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 2 winner (Bolivia, Suriname, or Iraq — decided March 31). This could significantly impact the group dynamics depending on which team qualifies.

Standings

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 France France 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
2 Senegal Senegal 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
3 Norway Norway 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
4 🏳️ 🏳️ 🏳️ Playoff Qualifier 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Top 2 advance to Round of 32

Team Analysis

France
France Tournament Favorite

France have appeared in 16 World Cups with an all-time record of 39W-14D-20L. Their biggest World Cup win was 7-3 against Paraguay.

World Cups: 16
Record: 39W-14D-20L
Win Rate: 53.4%
Senegal
Senegal Potential Dark Horse

Senegal have appeared in 3 World Cups with an all-time record of 5W-3D-4L. Their biggest World Cup win was 3-1 against Qatar.

World Cups: 3
Record: 5W-3D-4L
Win Rate: 41.7%
Norway
Norway Potential Dark Horse

Norway have appeared in 3 World Cups with an all-time record of 2W-3D-3L. Their biggest World Cup win was 1-0 against Mexico.

World Cups: 3
Record: 2W-3D-3L
Win Rate: 25%
TBD
Playoff Qualifier

The fourth team in this group will be the FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 2 winner (Bolivia, Suriname, or Iraq — decided March 31).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are in Group I at World Cup 2026?
Group I consists of France, Senegal, Norway, and the FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 2 winner (Bolivia, Suriname, or Iraq — decided March 31).
When does Group I play at World Cup 2026?
Group I matches take place from June 16 to June 26, 2026.
How many teams advance from Group I?
The top 2 teams in Group I will advance to the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026. With 48 teams in 12 groups, only the top two from each group qualify for the knockout stage.
Where are Group I matches played?
Group I matches will be played at MetLife Stadium, Gillette Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field and BMO Field.