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Iraq

Group I · Matchdays 1–3

Tournament journey

Group-stage fixtures and results

Group IH
NorwayNorway
1–4FT
Goals: 29' Erling Haaland · 39' Aymen Hussein · 43' Erling Haaland · 76' Leo Østigard · 90' Aymen Hussein (OG)
Group IA
FranceFrance
3–0FT
Goals: 14' Kylian Mbappé · 54' Kylian Mbappé · 66' Ousmane Dembélé
Group IA
SenegalSenegal
5–0FT
Goals: 4' Habib Diarra · 56' Ismaïla Sarr · 59' Pape Gueye · 71' Pape Gueye · 82' Iliman Ndiaye

Times shown in America/New York

Iraq have played 3 matches in Group I, with 0 points and a -11 goal difference. The group stage is complete. This table preserves the final standings.

Quick Answers

When do Iraq play their first match?

Iraq's first match was against Norway on 16 Jun, finishing 1-4.

What group are Iraq in?

Iraq are in Group I with France, Senegal, Norway.

How can Iraq qualify for the knockout stage?

Iraq qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group I. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.

ScheduleGroupsStats

All Group I Matches

FranceFrance
3–1
SenegalSenegal
16 Jun · FTNew York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
IraqIraq
1–4
NorwayNorway
16 Jun · FTGillette Stadium
FranceFrance
3–0
IraqIraq
22 Jun · FTLincoln Financial Field
NorwayNorway
3–2
SenegalSenegal
22 Jun · FTNew York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
NorwayNorway
1–4
FranceFrance
26 Jun · FTGillette Stadium
SenegalSenegal
5–0
IraqIraq
26 Jun · FTBMO Field

Standings · Group I

#PWDLGFGAGDPTS
1France3300102+89
2Norway320187+16
3Senegal310286+23
4Iraq3003112-110

Path to Knockout

✅Finish 1st or 2nd

Automatic Round of 32

1st in Group I: M77 vs 3rd C/D/F/G/H.

2nd in Group I: M78 vs 2E.

🟡Finish 3rd

Best 8 third-placed teams advance

Result depends on other groups

Possible R32 slots: M81, M82, M79, M80, M85, M87.

❌Finish 4th

Eliminated from tournament

Group stage exit

Group path updates after each synced match; points and goal difference shape the route through the remaining fixtures.