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France faces Senegal and Norway in Group I of 2026 World Cup
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The 2026 World Cup draw, held Friday in Washington, placed the France team in Group I with Senegal, Norway, and an intercontinental playoff winner. A specific rule on playoff teams from pot 4 prevented Uzbekistan from joining the Bleus, redirecting them to Erling Haaland's Norway. Didier Deschamps described the group as one of the toughest.
France wrapped up 2025 with a 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in Baku on Sunday evening, despite a poor start. Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Ukraine, Didier Deschamps' side dominated after conceding an early goal. Several substitutes shone in this dead-rubber match.
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France secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Ukraine in Paris. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a Panenka penalty, while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike added the other goals. The win came in the penultimate group stage match, topping Group D.