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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J Guide

Group Details

Group J consists of Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Jordan. They contest a round-robin schedule to determine the top two direct slots and third-place wildcard spots.

Group J StandingsGroup Stage
PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1ArgentinaArgentina3300+79
2AustriaAustria311104
3AlgeriaAlgeria3111-24
4JordanJordan3003-50
Top 2: Advance to Round of 32 3rd: Best 8/12 Advance

Group J Match Schedule

Match 19GROUPGroup J
ArgentinaArgentina
3 - 0
FINAL
AlgeriaAlgeria
2026-06-16Local: 20:00
GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Match 20GROUPGroup J
AustriaAustria
3 - 1
FINAL
JordanJordan
2026-06-16Local: 21:00
Levi's StadiumSan Francisco
Match 43GROUPGroup J
ArgentinaArgentina
2 - 0
FINAL
AustriaAustria
2026-06-22Local: 12:00
AT&T StadiumDallas
Match 44GROUPGroup J
JordanJordan
1 - 2
FINAL
AlgeriaAlgeria
2026-06-22Local: 20:00
Levi's StadiumSan Francisco
Match 69GROUPGroup J
AlgeriaAlgeria
3 - 3
FINAL
AustriaAustria
2026-06-27Local: 21:00
GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Match 70GROUPGroup J
JordanJordan
1 - 3
FINAL
ArgentinaArgentina
2026-06-27Local: 21:00
AT&T StadiumDallas

Qualification Scenarios

Every win awards 3 points, while a draw awards 1 point. With the expanded 48-team bracket, achieving a positive goal difference in Group J is critical to secure wildcard entry for the third-placed team if they do not finish in the top two.

FAQ: Group J

Group J features: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Jordan.