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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group J
Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by Argentina.
Group J standings
Live · updates as matches finish| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ArgentinaARG · FIFA #3· Qualifies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 |  AustriaAUT · FIFA #24· Qualifies | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  AlgeriaALG · FIFA #28· Best-3rd race | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  JordanJOR · FIFA #63 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify
Players to watch
The headline names in each squad
In the dugout
V. PetkovićManager · Algeria
P. AimarManager · Argentina
R. RangnickManager · Austria
J. SellamiManager · JordanGroup strength
By FIFA world rankingGroup forecast
Projected points · from match win probabilitiesExpected points (green = projected top two). A model from FIFA-rank-weighted odds — not a prediction of any single result.
Group J matches
Full schedule →- Argentina3 – 0Wed 17 JunAlgeria
Wed 17 Jun · Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City
- Austria3 – 1Wed 17 JunJordan
Wed 17 Jun · Levi's Stadium · San Francisco Bay Area
- Argentina2 – 0Mon 22 JunAustria
Mon 22 Jun · AT&T Stadium · Dallas
- Jordan1 – 2Tue 23 JunAlgeria
Tue 23 Jun · Levi's Stadium · San Francisco Bay Area
- Algeria3 – 3Sun 28 JunAustria
Sun 28 Jun · Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City
- Jordan1 – 3Sun 28 JunArgentina
Sun 28 Jun · AT&T Stadium · Dallas
Who's missing
Full injury tracker →- A. BenboualiAlgeria · WoundOut
- M. AmouraAlgeria · Hamstring Muscle InjuryOut
Head to head
All-time record between the sidesBy the numbers
Biggest win: Argentina 3–0 Algeria
Where they play
How to watch Group J
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IndonesiaFIFA's named official media partners. The number of matches each carries and whether coverage is free or paid is set by local rights agreements — check your broadcaster for details.
Knockout crossover
The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group J's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.
Round of 32 · Match 86
vs Runner-up of GroupH
Top spot — guaranteed a place in the last 32.
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Argentina's Coronation\nWaits for No One
Argentina arrives as the clear class act in Group J, but Rangnick's Austria and a spirited Algeria stand ready to make noise.
Argentina (FIFA #3) are the runaway favourites, boasting a midfield of champions and a rearguard anchored by Chelsea's Enzo Fernández, Roma's Leandro Paredes and elite defenders Lisandro Martínez and Cristian Romero. Scaloni's side will dominate possession and chances; the only question is the margin of victory. Austria (FIFA #24) under Rangnick present the stiffest resistance, with RB Leipzig's intensity—Seiwald and Baumgartner leading the press—and Bayern's Konrad Laimer offering defensive steel.
Algeria (FIFA #28) arrive as genuine competition for second place, their Nice and Frankfurt contingent—Boudaoui and Chaïbi—adding European sophistication to Petković's setup. Jordan (FIFA #63), competitive at home, face a mountain: their Rennes winger Mousa Tamari alone cannot breach this gulf. Watch Argentina v Austria—Scaloni's machine testing Rangnick's counterpress is the group's defining tactical duel.
Group J — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group J?
Group J features Algeria, Argentina, Austria and Jordan.
When are World Cup 2026 Group J matches played?
Group J's 6 matches run from 17 June to 28 June, 2026.
Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group J?
Argentina are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #3.
How many teams qualify from Group J?
The top two teams in Group J advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group J?
Group J is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.
Where are World Cup 2026 Group J matches played?
Group J is played across Kansas City, San Francisco Bay Area and Dallas.