Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together 2018 champion France, 2022 group winner Senegal, a Norway side led by Erling Haaland in their first World Cup since 1998, and an Iraq side returning to the tournament for the first time since 1986. The matches split between East Coast U.S. venues and a Toronto finale, opening on Tuesday, June 16, with France versus Senegal at MetLife Stadium, then closing with simultaneous matches on Friday, June 26, when France meets Norway in Foxborough and Senegal faces Iraq in Toronto.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group I 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group I Match Schedule and Standings
Five of the six Group I matches are at U.S. East Coast venues, with the schedule rotating through MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The matchday 3 Senegal versus Iraq fixture heads north to BMO Field in Toronto. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group I 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 16 | France vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 3:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Norway vs Iraq | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 6:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Mon, Jun 22 | France vs Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 5:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Mon, Jun 22 | Senegal vs Norway | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 8:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | France vs Norway | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 3:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Senegal vs Iraq | BMO Field, Toronto | 3:00 PM ET | FS1 |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. The two final matchday games on June 26 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group I Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group I’s run on June 26. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group I team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group I Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group I schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group I World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group I games being played? Five of the six matches are at U.S. East Coast venues across MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford (hosting two), Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (hosting two). The remaining match is at BMO Field in Toronto. For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group I? Based on current FIFA rankings, France and Norway are the projected leaders, with the French defending champions and Erling Haaland leading Norway in their long-awaited return. Senegal arrives with 2022 group-stage pedigree, while Iraq returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 and will fight for the third-place advancer slot.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group I? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group I 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the blue download button above.
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