France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway – Group I – FIFA World Cup 2026

The teams in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026 based in Canada, USA and Mexico are:
France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway.

France

World Ranking: 1
World Cup Appearances: (17) 1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998 (Host), 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026
Best World Cup Result: 1998 & 2018 Champions

World champions in 1998 and 2018, and runners-up in 2006 and 2022. France have reached four finals in the last seven tournaments and remain one of the most successful teams of the modern era. Keep an eye on Kylian Mbappé.

Senegal

World Ranking: 17
World Cup Appearances: (4) 2002, 2018, 2022, 2026
Best World Cup Result: Quarter-finals (2002)

The Lions of Teranga reached the quarter-finals in 2022, matching the best World Cup result by an African team. They famously defeated reigning champions France in their first World Cup match in 2002.

Iraq

World Ranking: 57
World Cup Appearances: (2) 1986, 2026
Best World Cup Result: Group Stage

Iraq has returned to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.

Norway

World Ranking: 44
World Cup Appearances: (4) 1938, 1994, 1998, 2026
Best World Cup Result: Round of 16 (1998)

With their last World Cup being 1998, Norway has returned with Erling Haaland as the focal point. Interesting fact: Norway have never lost a match against Brazil in four matches (World Cup and Friendlies), including a 2-1 win in a group stage game in 1998.

Group I Matches in FIFA World Cup 2026

Here are all matches of Group I in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dates.
(For New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea viewers, add one day to the dates below)