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.

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.

Current World Cup 2026 status

Iraq World Cup 2026 status

A quick route into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.

StatusEliminated - 4th in Group IIraq's group-stage route is closed after finishing fourth.See eliminated teams

Group position4th in Group I0 pts · 0W-0D-3L · 1-12 goals · GD -11Open group table

Latest resultSenegal 5-0 IraqJune 26, 2026 · Toronto Stadium (Toronto)Open match recap

Next stepEliminated teamsFollow the full list of teams whose 2026 finals route has ended.See eliminated teams

Group facts

Group

Group I

Confederation

AFC

Opponents

France, Senegal, Norway

First match

June 16, 2026

Last match

June 26, 2026

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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: Iraq vs France match recap · 2026-06-22 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)
Group closer: Iraq vs Senegal match recap · 2026-06-26 · Toronto Stadium (Toronto)

Fixtures hub: Browse all matches · Standings hub: Open group tables · Schedule hub: See stage dates

Related matches

Senegal vs Iraq · June 26, 2026 · Toronto Stadium · Match recap
Iraq vs France · June 22, 2026 · Philadelphia Stadium · Match recap

Matches hub: Browse the full fixtures hub

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.