- 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
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