Tournament brief

France and Senegal Form Group of Death at 2026 FIFA World Cup

The toughest group in the competition pits 2018 champions France against a talented Senegal team, as well as debutants Iraq and Norway led by Haaland-Odegaard.
Jun 13, 2026 · 09:46 FIFA World Cup 2026 🕒︎ 1 min read EN

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exciting event with its highly competitive groups. Group I has been particularly notable for featuring some of the most skilled teams in the world. France, who won the tournament four years ago, will face off against Senegal's golden generation, which includes players like Jackson and Pape Matar Sarr.

The group also features debutants Iraq, who return to the World Cup after a 40-year absence, with a diaspora-heavy squad coached by Australia's Graham Arnold. Meanwhile, Norway is led by Haaland-Odegaard, one of the most promising strike partnerships in the tournament.

Three teams from Group I could realistically reach the knockout rounds - France, Senegal, and possibly Iraq or Norway depending on how well they perform during the group stage.

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