France’s Group I path: Senegal, Iraq and Norway dates confirmed for World Cup 2026

The French Football Federation confirmed Les Bleus’ Group I fixtures: Senegal on 16 June at 21:00, Iraq on 22 June at 23:00, and Norway on 26 June at 21:00—all published in FIFA’s stadium-local time. The schedule is among the most consulted on L’Équipe and WOP360 French desk pages.

Fan embassies in Boston and Montreal will assist supporters combining U.S. and Canadian legs, reflecting likely venue assignments in the northeastern corridor. Travel insurers reported a spike in policies covering match-day delays and medical evacuation.

Didier Deschamps’ staff must manage heat and travel between venues while integrating players from Premier League, La Liga and Ligue 1 calendars that end on different dates. Norway’s overlap adds a Nordic travel subplot; Iraq’s slot tests recovery after midweek group matches.

WOP360’s schedule article includes tables for every group and a knockout organigram through the 19 July final. Switch to French on the article page for translated group tables and Bleus-specific matchday rows.