2026 FIFA World Cup Group I: Final Standings, Results & Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I is complete, and it went to form at the top. France won the group with a perfect nine points after an Ousmane Dembele hat-trick beat Norway 4-1, while Norway still advanced as runners-up. Senegal signed off with a 5-0 thrashing of Iraq but finished third and go out, with Iraq bottom.
Norway already know their knockout opponent: as runners-up they face Ivory Coast in the Round of 32. France, as group winners, will meet one of the best third-placed teams. The top two advanced automatically, with both European sides through.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group I Teams
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Rank (June 2026) | WC Appearances | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | UEFA | #3 | 17th | 1 |
| Senegal | CAF | #15 | 4th | 2 |
| Norway | UEFA | #31 | 4th | 3 |
| Iraq | AFC | #57 | 2nd | 4 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Group I Results: All Three Matchdays
France 3-1 Senegal (June 16). Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move past Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time leading scorer, with Bradley Barcola also on target at MetLife Stadium.
Iraq 1-4 Norway (June 16). Erling Haaland scored a first-half brace and Leo Ostigard added another as Norway cruised in Boston. Aymen Hussein netted Iraq’s goal on their return after 40 years.
France 3-0 Iraq (June 22). Mbappe struck twice more and Barcola again found the net in Philadelphia, confirming France’s place in the Round of 32.
Norway 3-2 Senegal (June 22). Haaland scored twice and Ostigard added another as Norway withstood a late Senegal push, Ismaila Sarr replying, to go through and eliminate Senegal from the top two.
Norway 1-4 France (June 26). Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat a much-changed Norway, who rested players with qualification secured, to finish top of the group.
Senegal 5-0 Iraq (June 26). Senegal signed off in style in Toronto, Iliman Ndiaye among the scorers, but their third-place finish was not enough to keep them in the tournament.
Final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I Standings
Final standings after Matchday 3 (June 26, 2026).
| Pos | 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 |
France finished top with a maximum nine points and a +8 goal difference, with Norway second despite their final-day loss. Senegal’s 5-0 win lifted them to third on three points, but that is very unlikely to be enough for a best third-placed berth, and Iraq finished bottom. The tiebreaker order is goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head.
Group I Match Schedule and Scores
All times were Eastern Time (ET). FOX and FS1 carried the English broadcast, Telemundo and Universo covered Spanish, and every match streamed on Peacock.
Matchday 1 (June 16): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | 3-1 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Iraq vs Norway | 1-4 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
Matchday 2 (June 22): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Iraq | 3-0 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Norway vs Senegal | 3-2 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
Matchday 3 (June 26): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Norway vs France | 1-4 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Senegal vs Iraq | 5-0 | BMO Field, Toronto, Canada |
Group I Venue Guide
| Match | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | 82,500 |
| Iraq vs Norway | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA | 65,878 |
| France vs Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 69,796 |
| Norway vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | 82,500 |
| Norway vs France | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA | 65,878 |
| Senegal vs Iraq | BMO Field | Toronto, Canada | 30,000 |
Group I spanned four cities in two countries. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the World Cup final venue, hosted two group games, while BMO Field in Toronto was the smallest stadium at the tournament.
How to Watch World Cup Group I and the Knockouts
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1, Telemundo | Peacock, FOX Sports App |
| UK | ITV, BBC | ITVX, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | CTV, TSN, RDS | TSN+, CTV GO |
| France | TF1, beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
| Norway | TV 2 Norway | TV 2 Play |
Fans elsewhere can check the full global broadcaster list at 2026 FIFA World Cup TV channels and broadcasting rights.
Group I Team Analysis and Verdict
France (Group Winners)
Manager: Didier Deschamps, in what he has confirmed is his final tournament. France won all three games, Mbappe rewriting their scoring record before Dembele’s hat-trick sealed top spot against Norway. They now await a best third-placed team in the Round of 32.
Key players: captain Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), France’s all-time top scorer; hat-trick hero Ousmane Dembele (PSG); Bradley Barcola; Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan); and goalkeeper Mike Maignan (AC Milan). Record: two-time champions (1998, 2018).
Norway (Runners-up)
Manager: Stale Solbakken. Back at a World Cup after 28 years, Norway won their first two games to qualify early, then rested players in defeat to France. They face Ivory Coast in the Round of 32.
Key players: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), with four group-stage goals; captain Martin Odegaard (Arsenal); Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid); Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig); and Leo Ostigard. Best finish: Round of 16 (1998).
Senegal (Third)
Manager: Pape Thiaw. A chastening campaign for the African heavyweights: defeats to France and Norway left them needing the final day, and although they hammered Iraq 5-0, third place on three points is very unlikely to be enough to advance.
Key players: captain Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli), Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye. Best finish: quarter-finals (2002).
Iraq (Eliminated)
Manager: Graham Arnold. Back at a World Cup for the first time since 1986, Iraq lost all three games and finished bottom, conceding heavily, but they leave with valuable experience and a goal through Aymen Hussein.
Key players: Ali Al-Hamadi (Luton Town), goalscorer Aymen Hussein, Zidane Iqbal (FC Utrecht) and Merchas Doski. Notable: 2007 Asian Cup winners, back on the world stage after 40 years.
Group I Storylines
- France won the group with a perfect nine points, Mbappe breaking their all-time scoring record and Dembele adding a hat-trick against Norway.
- Norway, back after 28 years, reached the knockout stage and now face Ivory Coast, with Haaland having scored four group-stage goals.
- Senegal, ranked 15th in the world, went out at the group stage, one of the tournament’s biggest shocks, despite a 5-0 final-day win.
- Iraq returned after 40 years but lost all three games, a tough reintroduction to the world stage.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group I Verdict
France were a class apart, winning every game and topping the group, with Mbappe and Dembele in fine form before a Round of 32 tie against a best third-placed side. Norway came through comfortably and meet Ivory Coast next. Senegal’s heavy win could not rescue a disappointing campaign, while Iraq leave at the bottom after a chastening return.
Group I Road to the Round of 32
| Team | Finish | Date | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Winner | TBC | TBC | Best 3rd place (Groups C, D, F, G or H) |
| Norway | Runner-up | June 30 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Ivory Coast (Group E runner-up) |
Runners-up Norway face Ivory Coast, the Group E runner-up, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on June 30. Group winners France will meet one of the best third-placed teams, with their exact opponent confirmed once the bracket is finalised.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group I FAQs
Who won 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I?
France won Group I with a perfect nine points, beating Norway 4-1 on the final day thanks to an Ousmane Dembele hat-trick. Norway finished second.
What are the final Group I standings?
1. France 9 points (+8), 2. Norway 6 (+1), 3. Senegal 3 (+2), 4. Iraq 0 (-11). France and Norway advanced; Senegal and Iraq were eliminated.
Who do France and Norway play in the Round of 32?
Norway face Ivory Coast, the Group E runner-up, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on June 30. France, as group winners, play one of the best third-placed teams, to be confirmed.
What were the Group I Matchday 3 results?
Norway 1-4 France and Senegal 5-0 Iraq on June 26, 2026. France finished top, Norway second, and Senegal third.
Are Senegal out of the 2026 World Cup?
Almost certainly. Senegal finished third on three points, and despite a 5-0 win over Iraq, that total is very unlikely to be enough to qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Did Mbappe break France’s scoring record at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Mbappe passed Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time leading scorer with a double against Senegal, then extended his record against Iraq.
Is this Norway’s first World Cup since 1998?
Yes. Norway returned after a 28-year absence and reached the knockout stage, with Erling Haaland scoring four goals in the group. They last reached the Round of 16 in 1998.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I ended with France on top and Norway alongside them in the Round of 32. France were flawless, Mbappe and Dembele lighting up the group, while Norway march on to face Ivory Coast. Senegal’s heavy final-day win was not enough to rescue a shock early exit, and Iraq bow out at the bottom.
