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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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.
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)
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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.