France, the 2022 runners‑up, open Group I with a 8pm BST clash against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, followed by a 10pm encounter with Iraq in Philadelphia and a 8pm showdown against Norway in Massachusetts on June 26.

Senegal’s schedule mirrors France’s, meeting France, Norway in Toronto and Iraq in Toronto. Iraq hosts Norway in Massachusetts, then faces France in Philadelphia, before finishing against Senegal in Toronto. Norway plays Iraq, Senegal and France across Massachusetts and Toronto.

Star line‑ups feature Kylian Mbappe for France, Erling Haaland for Norway and Sadio Mane for Senegal, while squad depth includes goalkeepers like Mike Maignan and Edouard Mendy. Managers Deschamps, Thiaw, Arnold and Solbakken will steer their teams through the opening group stage.

Group I’s outcomes will set the stage for the knockout phase, with each win critical to securing a top‑two finish and a favorable draw in the last‑16.