France
France enter Group I as a UEFA representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 16 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #3, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I includes France, Senegal, Norway, and FIFA Play-off 2. This page covers the full Group I schedule, standings, teams, fixtures, and qualification picture in one place.
Group I Schedule
View All Matches →Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.
June 16 • 19:00 UTC
Group I
France0 - 0
Senegal
June 16 • 22:00 UTC
Group I
FIFA Play-off 2
0 - 0
Norway
June 22 • 21:00 UTC
Group I
France0 - 0
FIFA Play-off 2
June 23 • 00:00 UTC
Group I
Norway0 - 0
Senegal
June 26 • 19:00 UTC
Group I
Norway0 - 0
France
June 26 • 19:00 UTC
Group I
Senegal0 - 0
FIFA Play-off 2
Group I Standings
View All Standings →This Group I standings table tracks matches played, wins, draws, losses, goal difference, and points. It helps fans follow the qualification race as the group stage develops.
Group I
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FIFA Play-off 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I Teams
Back to All Groups →Senegal
Senegal enter Group I as a CAF representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 4 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #12, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
Norway
Norway enter Group I as a UEFA representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 4 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #32, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
FIFA Play-off 2
FIFA Play-off 2 will be confirmed after the remaining qualification path is completed. The final team in this slot could have a major impact on the Group I qualification race.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group I includes France, Senegal, Norway, and FIFA Play-off 2. The final playoff team will be confirmed after the remaining qualification path is completed.
The top two teams in the group qualify directly for the Round of 32. Third-place teams are also compared across groups, and some advance as best third-placed teams.
Yes. In the 48-team format, eight of the twelve third-placed teams move on to the Round of 32 based on official ranking criteria.
All Group I fixtures are shown in the Schedule section above, including date, kickoff time, and venue link for each match.