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

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.

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.