France completed a perfect Group I campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway to finish top of the standings with maximum points. Despite the defeat, Norway secured second place and booked their place in the Round of 32. Meanwhile, Senegal also secured a Round of 32 spot later while thrashing Iraq 5-0, earning qualification as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group I Final Points Table
France Finish Group I with Perfect Record
France signed off the group stage in emphatic fashion, defeating Norway 4-1 to secure three wins from three matches and finish as Group I winners.
Ousmane Dembélé stole the spotlight with a sensational first-half hat-trick, giving France complete control before Désiré Doué added a late fourth goal. Norway briefly responded through Thelo Aasgaard, but Didier Deschamps’ side remained firmly in command throughout the contest.
Norway Still Progress Despite Heavy Defeat
Although Norway suffered their first defeat of the tournament, they already secured their Round of 32 spot by winning the first two matches, as they finished second in Group I with six points.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group I): Norway vs France Official Match Stats
Senegal Keep Knockout Dream Alive
Senegal delivered one of the most dominant performances of the final group stage, dismantling Iraq 5-0 in Toronto.
Habib Diarra opened the scoring inside four minutes before Iraq’s task became even harder after Rebin Sulaka was sent off in the opening half. Senegal fully capitalised on the numerical advantage after the break, with Ismaïla Sarr, Pape Gueye (twice), and Iliman Ndiaye completing the rout.
Third Place Is Enough
The comprehensive victory lifted Senegal onto three points with a vastly improved goal difference, allowing the African side to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Iraq, meanwhile, finished bottom of Group I without a point and exited the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group I): Senegal vs Iraq Official Match Stats
Group I Final Match Results
Norway 1-4 France
- France finish top of Group I
- Dembélé scores a first-half hat-trick
- Norway qualify as runners-up
Senegal 5-0 Iraq
- Senegal secure biggest win of their campaign
- Iraq reduced to 10 men early
- Senegal qualify as one of the best third-placed teams
FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Qualified Teams
Group I Qualification Summary
| Position | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | France | Qualified for Round of 32 (Group Winners) |
| 🥈 2nd | Norway | Qualified for Round of 32 (Runners-up) |
| ⭐ 3rd | Senegal | Qualified for Round of 32 (Best Third-Placed Team) |
| ❌ 4th | Iraq | Eliminated |
Key Takeaway
France underlined their title credentials by sweeping Group I with a perfect record, while Norway comfortably advanced despite the defeat. Senegal’s emphatic five-goal victory ensured they also joined the knockout stage, completing Group I’s three Round of 32 qualifiers.