Toronto skyline — BMO Field hosts World Cup 2026
Group I · Match 62 · Jun 26, 2026

Senegal VS Iraq

Date
Kickoff
19:00 UTC
Venue
BMO Field
City
Toronto
Stage
Group I
Stage
Group I
Date
Capacity
46K
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)
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Fri, Jun 26, 12:00 PM
Mexico City
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00 PM
London (UK)
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM

The teams

🇸🇳
Group I · Pot 2
FIFA rank#14
CoachPape Thiaw
CaptainKalidou Koulibaly
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishRound of 16
🇮🇶
Group I · Pot 4
FIFA rank#57
CoachGraham Arnold
CaptainAymen Hussein
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage

Venue: BMO Field

FIFA tournament name Toronto Stadium — capacity 45,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Toronto.

Transit on match day
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Mild — 15-25°C, occasional rain
Airports
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) · Billy Bishop (YTZ)
Where to stay
Downtown Toronto, Distillery District, Kensington Market

Full travel guide: Toronto 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 16 · 22:00 UTC
Iraq vs Norway
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

Other matches on

5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

Group H 00:00 UTC (next day) · Houston Stadium
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Group H 00:00 UTC (next day) · Guadalajara Stadium
Uruguay vs Spain
Group G 03:00 UTC (next day) · Seattle Stadium
Egypt vs Iran
Group G 03:00 UTC (next day) · Vancouver Stadium
New Zealand vs Belgium
Group I 19:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
Norway vs France

Other matches at BMO Field

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group B Jun 12 · 19:00 UTC
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group L Jun 17 · 23:00 UTC
Ghana vs Panama
Group E Jun 20 · 20:00 UTC
Germany vs Ivory Coast
Group L Jun 23 · 23:00 UTC
Panama vs Croatia
R32 Jul 2 · 23:00 UTC
Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up

Senegal vs Iraq — FAQ

When is Senegal vs Iraq kicking off?
June 26, 2026 at 19:00 UTC (BMO Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Senegal vs Iraq being played?
BMO Field (FIFA tournament name: Toronto Stadium) in Toronto. Capacity 45,500, 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 Senegal's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. RTS is the primary broadcaster in Senegal.
How do I get to BMO Field on match day?
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
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): Fri, Jun 26, 3:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Fri, Jun 26, 12:00 PM · Mexico City: Fri, Jun 26, 1:00 PM · London (UK): Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM