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Senegal at World Cup 2026

Senegal are listed in Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside France, Iraq, Norway.

TeamSenegal
ConfederationCAF
GroupGroup I
OpponentsFrance, Norway, Iraq
First fixtureFrance vs Senegal, 16 June 2026
Group fixtures3

Group Fixtures

Venue-local dates with local time and ET reference. Featured match pages are linked where available.

Local Date	Local Time	ET	Opponent	Fixture	Venue	Page
16 June 2026	15:00 ET	15:00 ET	France	France vs Senegal	New York New Jersey Stadium	Guide
22 June 2026	20:00 ET	20:00 ET	Norway	Norway vs Senegal	New York New Jersey Stadium	Schedule
26 June 2026	15:00 ET	15:00 ET	Iraq	Senegal vs Iraq	Toronto Stadium	Schedule

Group Path

Match 1

France vs Senegal

16 June 2026 · 15:00 ET · New York New Jersey Stadium

Match 2

Norway vs Senegal

22 June 2026 · 20:00 ET · New York New Jersey Stadium

Match 3

Senegal vs Iraq

26 June 2026 · 15:00 ET · Toronto Stadium

Travel

2

Different group-stage venues: New York New Jersey Stadium, Toronto Stadium.

How Advancement Works

Direct

Top 2 In The Group

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups advance to the Round of 32.

Third Place

8 Best Third-Place Teams

The 8 best third-place teams also advance. That route cannot be known until the group stage is complete.

Scores

No Invented Results

Tables start at zero and should only change when FIFA-confirmed results exist.

Group And Opponents

France

Confirmed Group I opponent for Senegal.

Senegal

This page's team.

Iraq

Confirmed Group I opponent for Senegal.

Norway

Confirmed Group I opponent for Senegal.

Useful Links

Group ITable, opponents and full group schedule.Full Schedule6 fixtures listed for Group I.TV GuidesUse official broadcasters and authorized apps by market.FIFA FormatOfficial top-two and best-third-place rule.

Team FAQ

Is Senegal confirmed for World Cup 2026?Yes. Senegal is listed in Group I alongside France, Norway, Iraq.

How many group matches does Senegal play?Senegal has 3 scheduled group-stage matches before knockout opponents are known.

How does the team advance from the group?The top two teams in each group advance, along with the 8 best third-place teams, under FIFA's official format.

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