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Group I

Iraq

Iraq are in Group I with France, Senegal, Norway. Their verified group route starts against Norway in Boston, continues with France in Philadelphia, and closes against Senegal in Toronto.

Group I · AFC side. Iraq go from Boston to Philadelphia to Toronto, facing Norway, France, and Senegal along the way.

Group facts

Group

Group I

Confederation

AFC

Opponents

France, Senegal, Norway

First match

June 16, 2026

Last match

June 26, 2026

Quick team snapshot

Iraq move across Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto during the group stage rather than repeating a host city.

  • Opening match: June 16, 2026 against Norway in Boston.
  • Travel path: Boston -> Philadelphia -> Toronto.
  • Closing match: June 26, 2026 against Senegal in Toronto.
  • Group-stage window: 10 days from the opener to the closer.

Group-stage route

  • Opener: Norway · 2026-06-16 · Boston Stadium (Boston)
  • Second match: France · 2026-06-22 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)
  • Group closer: Senegal · 2026-06-26 · Toronto Stadium (Toronto)

FAQ

When does Iraq open the group stage?
June 16, 2026 against Norway at Boston Stadium (Boston) in Boston.
When is Iraq's second group match?
June 22, 2026 against France at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.
How much time does Iraq get between group matches?
6 days separate the opener and second match, and 4 days separate the second match and the group closer.
How many cities does Iraq use in the group stage?
Iraq play in 3 cities: Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto.
When does Iraq close the group stage?
June 26, 2026 against Senegal at Toronto Stadium (Toronto) in Toronto.