WC 2026 Group I Guide: Squads and Fixtures
2018 champion France, Senegal, Haaland's Norway and Iraq returning after 40 years face off in Group I.
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2018 champion France, Senegal, Haaland's Norway and Iraq returning after 40 years face off in Group I.
EURO 2024 champion Spain, two-time world champion Uruguay, debutant Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia face off in Group H.
Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand compete in Group G. The group hosting the likely last World Cup of De Bruyne and Salah.
Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia face off in Group F. Sweden the surprise team with Isak and Gyökeres, Tunisia came through unbeaten qualifying.
Four-time champion Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador compete in Group E. Curaçao on the World Cup stage for the first time in history.
Türkiye returns to the World Cup stage after 24 years in Group D. The Crescent-Stars are in the same group with USA, Paraguay and Australia.
Five-time champion Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti face off in Group C. Brazil meets Morocco at MetLife on June 13 in the opener.
Host Canada, Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina compete in Group B. Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12 in the opener.
Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia compete in Group A. The opening match will be played at the historic Estadio Azteca on June 11.