Norway and France collide in a battle for top spot in Group I as the World Cup knockout rounds near.
With Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe leading the charge, these two nations have played some of the best attacking football at the tournament in two wins to open the campaign to set up this showdown in Boston. The star forwards have four goals apiece – and may be eyeing the golden boot – but will perhaps face a sterner test as each team looks to avoid a more arduous route through the World Cup hereafter.
While the top two are assured of progress, Senegal and Iraq face a crucial clash of their own as they look to secure their own spot in the last 32. A win is a must for either to have a hope, with Senegal much the better placed on account of their superior goal difference. Can they deal Scotland a blow with a victory to take them through?
Follow all of the latest as Group I reaches a conclusion with our live blog below:
Third-place rankings: How they stand in race to reach World Cup knockout stages
Here’s how the third place standings currently sit as Senegal and Iraq vie to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Third-place rankings: How they stand in race to reach World Cup knockout stages
Scotland face a nervous wait to discover if they will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World CupHarry Latham-Coyle26 June 2026 16:20
What do Senegal and Iraq need to go through?
It’s win or bust for Senegal and Iraq – with a few other permutations at play….
What do Senegal need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group I?
The ‘almost’ Afcon champions were beaten by France and Norway but should have an easier task ahead of them in their final group gameHarry Latham-Coyle26 June 2026 16:10
How Group I looks entering final round of fixtures
Here’s how the ladder looks entering today’s proceedings:
Harry Latham-Coyle26 June 2026 16:00
Norway vs France LIVE
Well this could be very fun indeed. Group I reaches a denouement at the World Cup with Norway and France squabbling over top spot, and Senegal and Iraq both with knockout hopes themselves but knowing a win will be a must. There has been plenty of criticism over this tournament format but a hectic evening could well be in store.
Kick off in both games is at 8pm BST.
Harry Latham-Coyle26 June 2026 12:49