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.
Current status
Iraq at a glance
A quick route from this team page into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.
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: 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.