FIFA World Cup France Draws Brutal Group I — Coach Forces a Smile After Landing Senegal, Norway and an Intercontinental Playoff Opponent
France have been handed one of the toughest groups of the 2026 World Cup, joining Senegal, Erling Haaland’s Norway and a yet-to-be-decided intercontinental playoff winner. Even France’s coach admitted the draw was “one of the hardest,” forcing a nervous smile.