The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J includes Argentina, Austria, Algeria, and Jordan. This page covers the full Group J schedule, standings, teams, fixtures, and qualification picture in one place.

Group J Schedule

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Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.

June 17 • 01:00 UTC Group J
ArgentinaArgentina
0 - 0
AlgeriaAlgeria
June 17 • 04:00 UTC Group J
AustriaAustria
0 - 0
JordanJordan
June 22 • 17:00 UTC Group J
ArgentinaArgentina
0 - 0
AustriaAustria
June 23 • 03:00 UTC Group J
JordanJordan
0 - 0
AlgeriaAlgeria
June 28 • 02:00 UTC Group J
JordanJordan
0 - 0
ArgentinaArgentina
June 28 • 02:00 UTC Group J
AlgeriaAlgeria
0 - 0
AustriaAustria

Group J Standings

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This Group J standings table tracks matches played, wins, draws, losses, goal difference, and points. It helps fans follow the qualification race as the group stage develops.

Group J
PosTeamMPWDLGDPts
1
Argentina Argentina
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2
Austria Austria
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3
Algeria Algeria
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4
Jordan Jordan
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Group J Teams

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Argentina

Argentina enter Group J as a CONMEBOL representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 18 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #2, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.

Austria

Austria enter Group J as a UEFA representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 8 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #24, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.

Algeria

Algeria enter Group J as a CAF representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 5 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #28, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.

Jordan

Jordan enter Group J as an AFC representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 1 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #64, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Group J includes Argentina, Austria, Algeria, and Jordan.

The top two teams in the group qualify directly for the Round of 32. Third-place teams are also compared across groups, and some advance as best third-placed teams.

Yes. In the 48-team format, eight of the twelve third-placed teams move on to the Round of 32 based on official ranking criteria.

All Group J fixtures are shown in the Schedule section above, including date, kickoff time, and venue link for each match.