FIFA World Cup Group I

World Cup 2026 Group I Betting

Group I consists of France, Senegal, Norway, and Iraq. The group will begin on 6 June when France go head-to-head with Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

In this format, each team plays three matches, and while finishing top of the group is the primary outcome for Group Winner betting, it is not the only route forward. The top two teams qualify automatically, but with the expanded 48-team structure, some third-placed sides can also progress.

You can access the latest football odds for Group I here at Paddy Power and follow any hunch you have about how this group will play out.

Choose from World Cup 2026 Group I winner odds, Group I to qualify odds or even Group I to finish bottom odds. So, whether you think Les Bleus will top Group I or Norway, spearheaded by Erling Haaland, will book their place in the next round, you decide with our extensive group betting options.

World Cup 2026 Group I Odds

The World Cup 2026 Group I winner betting odds show which team is expected to finish top of the group and progress to the knockout stage.

It is worth noting that these odds will change once the tournament gets underway, either to reinforce a favourite’s position after a strong start or to cast doubt on the group’s expected order if any early upsets occur.

Who are the World Cup 2026 Group I favourites?

France is the favourite to top Group I, and it’s easy to see why. Didier Deschamps’ men won the World Cup in 2018, and only a Lionel Messi goal in extra time stopped them from going back-to-back in Qatar four years ago. With that said, the last time France were in a group with Senegal at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, they finished bottom. Additionally, France also finished bottom of their group in South Africa in 2010.

Norway will be quietly confident of qualifying for the round of 32, Ståle Solbakken’s side might just do it in style. With match-winners like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, the Norwegians are one to keep an eye on as they look to earn a favourable draw in the knockout stages.

Senegal have a mountain to climb if they are to finish top of Group I, but the Lions of Teranga will arrive in the United States with a point to prove after the Africa Cup of Nations. The Senegalese finished just a point behind group winners the Netherlands in Qatar four years ago.

How to bet on the World Cup Group I betting markets with Paddy Power?

To place a bet on Group I, first log into the Paddy Power website. From there, click on ‘Football’ at the top left-hand side of the homepage under the heading ‘Most Popular’. Once there, click on ‘Competitions’ and then 'FIFA World Cup 2026'.

From here, click on ‘Outrights’ and scroll down to 'Group I'. You will now have access to all the odds and be able to bet on each World Cup 2026 group winner.

Now choose the odds you want to bet on. Once selected, your pick will appear on the bet slip. To make your Group I bet official, enter your stake and then click on the green ‘Place Bets’ button.