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World Cup 2026 — Group J
Argentina, the defending champions, headline Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Messi's side are the most-backed outright in the tournament from Latin American and South Asian markets.
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Group J standings
Group J
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 |  Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
Group J fixtures (6 matches)
Round-robin format — every team plays the other 3. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; third-placed teams may still qualify if their stats rank in the top 8 of all 12 groups.
| Date (UTC) | Stage | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group J | ArgentinavsAlgeria | 3 — 0 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | |
| Group J | AustriavsJordan | 3 — 1 | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara | |
| Group J | ArgentinavsAustria | 2 — 0 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | |
| Group J | JordanvsAlgeria | 1 — 2 | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara | |
| Group J | AlgeriavsAustria | 3 — 3 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | |
| Group J | JordanvsArgentina | 1 — 3 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
Teams in Group J
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Group J match predictions
Full predictions, odds breakdowns and best bets for the standout Group J fixtures:
Best bets for Group J
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Group J FAQ
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group J?
Group J contains: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan. Each team plays the other three once (six matches total); the top two advance to the Round of 32, and a strong third-placed side can also qualify.
Who is the favourite to win Group J?
Argentina is the favourite to top Group J. Argentina, the defending champions, headline Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Messi's side are the most-backed outright in the tournament from Latin American and South Asian markets.
How many teams qualify from Group J?
The top two of Group J qualify automatically for the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
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