- Stage
- Group I
- Date
- Capacity
- 65K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00 PM
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 PM
London (UK)
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM
The teams
Venue: Gillette Stadium
FIFA tournament name Boston Stadium — capacity 65,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Foxborough (Boston).
Transit on match day
MBTA Foxboro Line commuter rail on match days (from South Station, ~50 min); driving ~45 min in light traffic
Climate (June 2026)
Mild — 14-24°C, occasional New England rain
Airports
Boston Logan (BOS) · Providence (PVD)
Where to stay
Back Bay, North End, Cambridge
Full travel guide: Foxborough (Boston) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group I standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | #1 |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | #14 |
| 2 | 🇳🇴 Norway | #31 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | #57 |
Other Group I fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group I Jun 16 · 19:00 UTC
France vs Senegal
Group I Jun 22 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Norway vs Senegal
Group I Jun 22 · 21:00 UTC
France vs Iraq
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Norway vs France
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Senegal vs Iraq
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group J 01:00 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Argentina vs Algeria
Group J 04:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Austria vs Jordan
Group I 19:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
France vs Senegal
Other matches at Gillette Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group C Jun 13 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Haiti vs Scotland
Group C Jun 19 · 22:00 UTC
Scotland vs Morocco
Group L Jun 23 · 20:00 UTC
England vs Ghana
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Norway vs France
R32 Jun 29 · 20:30 UTC
Group E winner vs Best Group A/B/C/D/F third-placed team
Iraq vs Norway — FAQ
When is Iraq vs Norway kicking off?
June 16, 2026 at 22:00 UTC (Gillette Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Iraq vs Norway being played?
Gillette Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Boston Stadium) in Foxborough (Boston). Capacity 65,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group I fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Iraq's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. Iraqiya Sport is the primary broadcaster in Iraq.
How do I get to Gillette Stadium on match day?
MBTA Foxboro Line commuter rail on match days (from South Station, ~50 min); driving ~45 min in light traffic
Who else is in Group I?
France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Tue, Jun 16, 6:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Tue, Jun 16, 3:00 PM · Mexico City: Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 PM · London (UK): Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM