Group I Odds - World Cup 2026 Betting

Group I odds & tournament outlook

Few groups at the 2026 World Cup carry as much attacking intrigue as Group I, where global contenders, fearless outsiders, and two of football’s most feared forwards all collide.

France arrive as the standout nation in the group and continue to lead the outright World Cup markets, backed by a squad packed with elite-level quality and tournament experience. Norway head into the competition with growing momentum after an impressive qualification campaign, while Senegal once again bring attacking flair and major tournament pedigree.

Iraq complete the group as clear outsiders, but with little pressure on their shoulders, they’ll be determined to frustrate the established names and compete for every point.

Group I bets & markets

From a betting perspective, Group I presents interesting angles rather than one straightforward narrative.

France are expected to top the group, but the battle beneath them is far less predictable. Norway’s attacking style could make them one of the more entertaining teams to follow during the group stage, while Senegal’s structure and experience in tournament football may prove invaluable in tighter matches.

There’s also added interest in individual player markets throughout this group, particularly with so much focus on the race for the Golden Boot.

Mbappé vs Haaland: Could Group I define the Golden Boot race?

One of the biggest storylines of the entire tournament could begin in Group I, where Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both look set to play central roles for their countries.

Mbappé enters the World Cup as one of the leading favourites in the top goalscorer betting, while Haaland’s relentless scoring form means he is expected to challenge throughout the tournament. With both players likely to dominate their nations’ attacking output, every group-stage fixture could have major implications in the Golden Boot standings.

Which nations look strongest in Group I?

France are widely viewed as the strongest side in Group I, combining recent World Cup success with depth across the pitch. Norway appear well placed to compete for second, especially with their attacking quality, while Senegal remain a serious threat thanks to their frontline and tournament experience.

Iraq may be considered underdogs, but World Cup history has repeatedly shown that surprise results can completely reshape a group.

Complete Group I fixture schedule

France vs Senegal - Tuesday, 16 June (20:00 BST)
Iraq vs Norway – Tuesday, 16 June (23:00 BST)
France vs Iraq – Monday, 22 June (22:00 BST)
Norway vs Senegal – Tuesday, 23 June (01:00 BST)
Norway vs France – Friday, 26 June (20:00 BST)
Senegal vs Iraq – Friday, 26 June (20:00 BST)

The final set of matches will take place simultaneously, with qualification positions potentially going down to the final whistle.

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