World Cup 2026 Group I Preview: Teams & Fixtures

Group I preview: France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq, with matchday-1 fixtures and predictions.

By Kickoff Staff
June 6, 2026Updated June 12, 20261 min read

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Group I: France against the rest

France headline Senegal, Norway and Iraq. Not affiliated with FIFA.

Dark horse: Norway. Scenario: France should top it; Senegal, Norway and Iraq contest second and a best-third place. Track standings; next: Group J.

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