France-Norway & Senegal-Iraq build up begins as Group I comes to a climax | OneFootball

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Peter Fitzpatrick·26 June 2026

LiveFrance-Norway & Senegal-Iraq build up begins as Group I comes to a climax

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Norway making history, let's see how it pans out...


Meanwhile, team news is in from Toronto, where Senegal will take on Iraq. Here is how the two sides will set up.

Article image:France-Norway & Senegal-Iraq build up begins as Group I comes to a climax
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Remarkably with top spot on the line, Norway have made 10 changes with Erling Haaland and others starting on the bench!

Article image:France-Norway & Senegal-Iraq build up begins as Group I comes to a climax

Here is how the French line up with Aurélien Tchouaméni, Maxence Lacroix and Théo Hernandez all coming in!


We will have team news for our two games from Group 1 shortly!


Senegal - possibly Africa's best side - simply must win against Iraq to stay in the competition but the Middle Eastern country can also go through with a big win.

It promises to be a thrilling night as the round of 32 becomes more and more clear.


However, our coverage starts with Group I and, in particular, the mouthwatering clash between France and Norway, who are battling for top spot.

A draw for France will do given their superior goal difference but they will not have manager Didier Deschamps on the touchline, with the two-time World Cup winner back home following the sad passing of his mother.

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland will also face off once again. Both players have gotten off to brilliant starts, scoring four apiece, but who will come out on top in Boston?


It's a similar situation in Group H with European champions Spain looking to seal top spot with a result over Uruguay. Marcelo Bielsa's side must not lose to have a chance of a place in the knockout rounds.

The best story of the summer so far has been Cape Verde, who will definitely qualify with a win over Saudi Arabia and could yet with a third draw.

The Saudis will also go through with a win in one of the tightest groups in the competition.


In Group G, Egypt are all but guaranteed their place in the last 32 having picked up four points from their opening two games but the other three countries all need results.

Will one or two of Belgium, Iran and New Zealand still be in the competition tomorrow?


All 12 teams playing in the coming hours still have something to play for, albeit Iraq need a minor miracle to snatch one of the best eight third-placed spots.

Scottish fans, among others, will be watching nervously as the race goes to the wire.


Hello and welcome to our coverage of today's World Cup action with Group G, H and I all set for their final games.