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Everything on Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026: live standings table, all six fixtures with ET kickoff times, results, the key match, head-to-head history, World Cup pedigree and who qualifies for the Round of 32. Teams: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq.
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The tie has history: it revives one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. France, the 2018 champions, is the favourite; Senegal, the African champions, wants to repeat the feat.
Group I is led by one of the top title contenders. France, champion in 2018 and finalist in 2022, blends talent and experience like few others. But behind it lies one of the most attractive battles of the tournament for second place.
Norway bursts in with one of Europe’s most promising generations, and Senegal, the African champion, brings physicality and pedigree. Iraq, back after a long wait, will try to upset the order. With three strong sides chasing two spots, the group promises tight matches to the end.
In the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, debutants Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0 thanks to a Papa Bouba Diop goal, one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history.
France arrives as one of the top contenders: champions in 2018 and finalists in 2022. Behind them, Norway bursts in with a promising generation and Senegal brings the physicality and pedigree of African champions.
The top two teams in Group I advance directly to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still qualify among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups. When teams are level on points, the 2026 World Cup applies the official FIFA tie-break (head-to-head first, then overall goal difference and goals scored).
Group I is made up of France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq.
France leads Group I with 9 points after 3 matches.
The top two of Group I advance to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can qualify if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
France vs Senegal is Group I's most storied tie: it revives the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, when Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0 in one of the tournament's biggest shocks.
Yes. In the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, debutants Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0 with a goal from Papa Bouba Diop. It is considered one of the biggest upsets in history.
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