Group I in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set. Now, with the dates and venues for all the opening games confirmed, fans know when and where Kylian Mbappe and France will face Erling Haaland’s Norway.
During the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule reveal, it was confirmed that France will face Norway on June 26, 2026, at Boston Stadium, with kickoff set for 15:00 ET.
This will be the final Group I match for both nations, and it could arrive with each team needing a victory to determine who advances as group leader, depending on the results of their previous games.
France’s complete schedule in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026
The full Group I schedule has now been revealed, with France facing several tough tests in its pursuit of reaching the final on July 19 at New York / New Jersey Stadium with the trophy in hand.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- France vs Senegal – New York / New Jersey Stadium – 3:00 PM (ET)
Monday, June 22, 2026
- France vs Inter-confederation playoff Pathway 2 winner – Philadelphia Stadium – 5:00 PM (ET)
Friday, June 26, 2026
- France vs Norway – Boston Stadium – 3:00 PM (ET)
Norway’s complete schedule in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Norway is widely seen as a true contender in Group I and France’s biggest threat for the top spot in the group after a strong performance throughout the UEFA qualifiers.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Norway vs Inter-confederation playoff Pathway 2 winner – Boston Stadium – 6:00 PM (ET)
Monday, June 22, 2026
- Norway vs Senegal – New York / New Jersey Stadium – 8:00 PM (ET)
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Norway vs France – Boston Stadium – 3:00 PM (ET)
