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Group Stage

Group J Standings & Match Results

FIFA World Cup 2026 | 48-Team Tournament Format

Group Summary

Group J features Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Jordan. Matches take place between June 11 and June 27, 2026. The top two teams automatically progress to the Round of 32, with third-place rankings evaluated across the tournament.

Live Standings Table

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 Analysis & Permutations

Group J matches are expected to showcase highly competitive football. With qualified squads displaying diverse tactical approaches, every goal scored and conceded is critical for goal difference calculations.

Fans should keep an eye on head-to-head records and the fair play discipline points, as these can serve as final tiebreaker anchors if teams finish level on points and goals. Select any team profile below to view detailed squad statistics and routes to the final brackets.

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

FAQ: Group J Standings

The top two teams in Group J qualify directly for the Round of 32. In addition, the third-placed team can qualify if they finish among the 8 best third-placed squads across all 12 groups.