2026 FIFA World Cup Group I Preview: France, Iraq, Senegal & Norway

2026 FIFA World Cup - Group I is Here

Group I features France as one of the tournament's most feared sides, Senegal as Africa's strongest squad, Norway with the most lethal striker in world football, and Iraq in one of Asian football's great qualifying stories. Every match in this group has implications.


France

France arrive at the 2026 World Cup as genuine favorites and among the deepest squads in the tournament. With Mbappe leading the line and elite talent throughout, Les Bleus have everything required to go all the way and lift a third world title.

Star players to watch: Kylian Mbappe is the most feared attacker in world football and carries France's ambitions on his back. Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Thuram provide supporting firepower, and the French squad has world-class quality from goalkeeper to striker.

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Iraq

Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 in one of the tournament's great qualifying stories. They bring a passionate fan base and a determined squad eager to show what Iraqi football is capable of on the world stage.

Star players to watch: Aymen Hussein leads Iraq's attack with energy and composure. The squad's core of Gulf League-based players brings physical intensity and the collective discipline needed to compete against higher-ranked opponents.

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Senegal

Senegal arrive as Africa Cup of Nations champions and one of the most physically powerful and technically talented squads on the continent. They have the quality throughout the team to be the deepest African run at a World Cup since Morocco in 2022.

Star players to watch: Sadio Mane leads Senegal with the combination of experience, work rate, and big-moment quality that defines elite players. Iliman Ndiaye has emerged as an exciting attacking option with the direct running and finishing ability to complement Mane at the highest level.

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Norway

Norway arrive at the 2026 World Cup with the most lethal striker in world football leading the line. The team around Haaland has been built to maximize his finishing ability, and when the service is there, Norway can score against anyone.

Star players to watch: Erling Haaland is the centerpiece of everything Norway do and among the tournament favorites for the Golden Boot. Martin Odegaard orchestrates from midfield with the technical quality and vision of a world-class player at his absolute peak.

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