Group J

Group Overview

Argentina and Austria are expected to lead this group based on World Cup pedigree.

Algeria could surprise as a dark horse in this group.

Jordan faces a tough challenge but could cause upsets.

Standings

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Argentina Argentina 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
2 Algeria Algeria 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
3 Austria Austria 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
4 Jordan Jordan 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Top 2 advance to Round of 32

Key Match to Watch

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 5:00 PM
Argentina Argentina
VS
Austria Austria

A clash between two World Cup heavyweights with 25 combined tournament appearances.

📍 AT&T Stadium

🔮 Our Prediction

Argentina should win this group comfortably. The real battle is for second place.

1
Argentina Argentina Advances 1st

Argentina have the pedigree (18 World Cups, 53.4% win rate) to top this group.

2
Austria Austria Advances 2nd

Austria bring serious tournament experience (7 World Cups) that should tell in the group stage.

✗ Algeria Algeria — Algeria have found World Cup victories hard to come by (3 wins in 13 matches).
✗ Jordan Jordan — Jordan will be making their debut and face a steep learning curve.

Match-by-Match Predictions

Wed, Jun 17 Arrowhead Stadium
Argentina Argentina vs Algeria Algeria

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Wed, Jun 17 Levi's Stadium
Austria Austria vs Jordan Jordan

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Mon, Jun 22 AT&T Stadium
Argentina Argentina vs Austria Austria

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Tue, Jun 23 Levi's Stadium
Jordan Jordan vs Algeria Algeria

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Sun, Jun 28 Arrowhead Stadium
Algeria Algeria vs Austria Austria

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Sun, Jun 28 AT&T Stadium
Jordan Jordan vs Argentina Argentina

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.

Team Analysis

Argentina
Argentina Tournament Favorite

Argentina have appeared in 18 World Cups with an all-time record of 47W-17D-24L. Their biggest World Cup win was 6-0 against Serbia and Montenegro.

World Cups: 18
Record: 47W-17D-24L
Win Rate: 53.4%
Austria
Austria Experienced Contender

Austria have appeared in 7 World Cups with an all-time record of 12W-4D-13L. Their biggest World Cup win was 5-0 against Czechoslovakia.

World Cups: 7
Record: 12W-4D-13L
Win Rate: 41.4%
Algeria
Algeria Potential Dark Horse

Algeria have appeared in 4 World Cups with an all-time record of 3W-3D-7L. Their biggest World Cup win was 4-2 against South Korea.

World Cups: 4
Record: 3W-3D-7L
Win Rate: 23.1%
Jordan
Jordan World Cup Newcomer

Jordan will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.

All Matches

Wed, Jun 17 1:00 AM
Argentina Argentina
VS
Algeria Algeria
Arrowhead Stadium
Wed, Jun 17 4:00 AM
Austria Austria
VS
Jordan Jordan
Levi's Stadium
Mon, Jun 22 5:00 PM
Argentina Argentina
VS
Austria Austria
AT&T Stadium
Tue, Jun 23 3:00 AM
Jordan Jordan
VS
Algeria Algeria
Levi's Stadium
Sun, Jun 28 2:00 AM
Algeria Algeria
VS
Austria Austria
Arrowhead Stadium
Sun, Jun 28 2:00 AM
Jordan Jordan
VS
Argentina Argentina
AT&T Stadium

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are in Group J at World Cup 2026?
Group J consists of Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
When does Group J play at World Cup 2026?
Group J matches take place from June 17 to June 28, 2026.
How many teams advance from Group J?
The top 2 teams in Group J will advance to the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026. With 48 teams in 12 groups, only the top two from each group qualify for the knockout stage.
Where are Group J matches played?
Group J matches will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, Levi's Stadium and AT&T Stadium.