World Cup Group I Preview: France, Senegal, Iraq & Norway

World Cup Group I Preview: France, Senegal, Iraq & Norway

Author: TSS, The Athletic June 8, 2026 Duration: 1:02:15

Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into all four teams in Group I at the 2026 World Cup! We discuss the big story for each team heading into the tournament, the managers, tactical, approaches, key players, predictions, and more!


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