France — 2026 World Cup | Group I Schedule, Odds & History

Group I

France

FIFA #2 · UEFA

-500

83.3%

Senegal

FIFA #21 · CAF

+500

16.7%

Norway

FIFA #46 · UEFA

+800

11.1%

Iraq

FIFA #55 · AFC

+3000

3.2%

Top 2 advance. Best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

Group Stage

France

Senegal

Tue, Jun 16

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

10:00 PM ET

France

Norway

Sun, Jun 21

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

10:00 PM ET

France

Iraq

Sat, Jun 27

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

1:00 AM ET

Frequently Asked Questions

What group is France in for the 2026 World Cup?

Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq. First match: Tue, Jun 16 at 10:00 PM ET, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. Top two advance automatically; the best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

When is France's first match at the 2026 World Cup?

France vs Senegal, Tue, Jun 16 at 10:00 PM ET. MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

What is France's FIFA ranking heading into 2026?

FIFA #2 as of April 2026. Confederation: UEFA. 2× World Champion.

What are France's group winner odds?

France are priced at -500 (83.3% implied) to win Group I at the 2026 World Cup.

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