World Cup 2026 Group I Showdown

At the FIFA World Cup 2026, soccer fans are already buzzing about the tournament’s

hardest group Group I often being called the “Group of Death” . That’s because it

pits France 🇫🇷, one of the world’s strongest teams, against top competitors like Senegal 🇸🇳

and Norway 🇳🇴, plus a tough playoff winner (like Iraq, Bolivia or Suriname) all fighting for

just two guaranteed knockout spots. France features stars like Kylian Mbappé,

who scored 25 goals this season, while Norway brings elite striker Erling Haaland with 20+

goals meaning this group could see some of the tournament’s most heated battles. With strong African

and European competition, Group I looks like the toughest road to the Round of 32 in 2026.