Group of death at World Cup 2026

France and Norway form the group of death at the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Reuters .

After the 2026 World Cup draw on the morning of December 6, many opinions said that Group I was the "group of death" of the tournament when it gathered France, Senegal, Norway and the winner of play-off 2 (Bolivia, Suriname or Iraq).

As soon as the results were announced, social media immediately exploded with comments that Group I was the toughest challenge in theory. The biggest reason came from the expected confrontation in attack between Mbappe and Haaland.

Both superstar strikers are in impressive form. Haaland continues to maintain a fearsome scoring rate for Man City and the national team, while Mbappe shines at Real Madrid and has always been a mainstay for the French national team. The 25-year-old star won the 2018 World Cup and had an explosive final in 2022, although France lost to Argentina.

Mbappe shone in the last two World Cups. Photo: Reuters .

One fan commented: “France is definitely in the group of death. Mbappe is unlucky, but they are still capable of winning everything. At least we will have a Mbappe-Haaland match for the Golden Ball race.” Another account shared: “France vs Norway is the highlight of the group stage. Add Senegal and it is literally the group of death.”

Senegal, the 2021 CAN champions, continue to be considered the leading representative of African football. They reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup and the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. With Sadio Mane and a generation of experienced players, the West African team will certainly be a difficult challenge for both France and Norway.

Although the 2026 World Cup is still nearly a year away, Group I has already become the center of attention, promising dramatic matches and an iconic confrontation between Mbappe and Haaland.

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Source: https://znews.vn/bang-tu-than-o-world-cup-2026-post1608863.html