# World Cup 2026 Roundup: France Tops Group I, Senegal Storms Into Contention, Spain Leads Uruguay
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The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its thrilling conclusion. Friday, June 26 saw Groups H and I wrap up their group-stage campaigns, while Groups G and H are currently in action. Here’s everything you need to know.
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## Group I Complete: France Cruises, Senegal Dominates
### France 4-1 Norway
**Ousmane Dembélé** stole the show with a magnificent first-half hat-trick as France swept past Norway 4-1 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The Paris Saint-Germain winger was unplayable, scoring three times in the opening 45 minutes to put the game beyond doubt before the break.
Kylian Mbappé added a fourth in the second half as France made it three wins from three, finishing top of Group I with a perfect nine points. Norway pulled one back through a consolation goal but were thoroughly outclassed by the reigning World Cup runners-up.
| Team | PTS | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|——|—–|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|
| 🇫🇷 **France** | **9** | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +8 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | **6** | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +1 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | **3** | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | +2 |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | **0** | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | -10 |
**France** advances as Group I winners and will face a third-place qualifier in the Round of 32. **Norway** finishes second and moves into the knockout rounds. Both teams have looked formidable.
### Senegal 5-0 Iraq
At BMO Field in Toronto, **Senegal** delivered a statement performance, hammering Iraq 5-0 to put themselves in prime position for a Round of 32 berth via the best third-place route.
Playing against 10 men after an early red card, Senegal needed time to find their rhythm but exploded in the second half. **Pape Gueye** came off the bench to score two brilliant goals, while **Iliman Ndiaye** and **Ismaila Sarr** also got on the scoresheet.
Key milestones from this match:
– Senegal recorded their first World Cup clean sheet since their famous 1-0 win over France in 2002 — ending a 13-match streak without one
– Sarr became Senegal’s outright all-time leading World Cup scorer
– Three Senegal players (Sarr, Gueye, Ndiaye) each scored and assisted — a feat only matched by Germany’s 7-1 demolition of Brazil in 2014
Senegal’s goal-difference swing from -3 to +2 rockets them into contention for one of the eight best third-place spots.
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## Group H: Spain vs Uruguay LIVE
At Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, **Spain leads Uruguay 1-0 at halftime** in a decisive Group H clash.
**Alex Baena** scored the opener in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error from Uruguay’s veteran Fernando Muslera. Spain has dominated possession (74% in the first half) but Uruguay has had moments, with Rodrigo Bentancur coming close just before the break.
Uruguay faces elimination if the result stands — a stunning early exit for the two-time World Cup winners.
**Group H Standings (Current):**
| Team | PTS | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|——|—–|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 4* | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 2* | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 2* | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 1* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
*Before Round 3 matches. Updated after match completion.*
The other Group H match — **Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia** at NRG Stadium in Houston — is also underway and could dramatically reshape the final standings.
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## Group G: Upcoming Tonight
Two matches kick off at **11 PM ET** tonight:
| Match | Venue | TV |
|——-|——-|—-|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt vs 🇮🇷 Iran | Lumen Field, Seattle | FS1 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇧🇪 Belgium | BC Place, Vancouver | Fox |
Egypt currently leads Group G with 4 points, while Iran and Belgium are tied on 2 points each. All four teams can still advance.
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## Looking Ahead: Round of 32 Taking Shape
Several Round of 32 matchups are already confirmed:
| Match | Date | Venue |
|——-|——|——-|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇯🇵 Japan | June 29 | Houston |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇲🇦 Morocco | June 30 | Monterrey |
| 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | July 2 | San Francisco Bay Area |
**France** (Group I winners) will face a third-place qualifier, while **Norway** (Group I runners-up) will take on the winner of Group L in the Round of 32.
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## FAQ
### Who topped Group I at the World Cup 2026?
France finished top of Group I with a perfect 9 points after beating Norway 4-1 in their final group match.
### Did Senegal qualify for the Round of 32?
Senegal earned a crucial 5-0 win over Iraq, which leaves them in strong contention for one of the eight best third-place spots. They are not mathematically confirmed yet but sit comfortably in the qualifying positions.
### What happened in the Uruguay vs Spain match?
Spain leads Uruguay 1-0 at halftime. Alex Baena scored after a Fernando Muslera error. Uruguay risks elimination if the result holds.
### When does the Round of 32 start?
The Round of 32 begins on Sunday, June 28 with South Africa vs Canada in Los Angeles.
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