FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
Six fixtures across 16 Jun–27 Jun at 3 venues. The top two from Group J progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 16 Jun – 27 Jun
- Venues
- 3
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group J preview
What to expect
Messi's last World Cup, almost certainly. Argentina are defending champions; Rangnick's Austria are a smart dark horse; Petković's Algeria can play; Jordan are debutants riding a wave of belief.
Schedule
Group J fixtures
All six Group J matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun | 20:00 | Argentina v Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City |
| 16 Jun | 21:00 | Austria v Jordan | Levi's Stadium · Santa Clara |
| 22 Jun | 12:00 | Argentina v Austria | AT&T Stadium · Arlington |
| 22 Jun | 20:00 | Jordan v Algeria | Levi's Stadium · Santa Clara |
| 27 Jun | 21:00 | Algeria v Austria | Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City |
| 27 Jun | 21:00 | Jordan v Argentina | AT&T Stadium · Arlington |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
Argentina
FIFA #3- Manager
- Lionel Scaloni
- Key player
- Lionel Messi
- Last WC
- Champions 2022
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Austria
FIFA #24- Manager
- Ralf Rangnick
- Key player
- Marcel Sabitzer
- Last WC
- Round of 16 (1990)
Algeria
FIFA #28- Manager
- Vladimir Petković
- Key player
- Riyad Mahrez
- Last WC
- Group stage (2014 R16)
Jordan
FIFA #63- Manager
- Jamal Sellami
- Key player
- Mousa Al-Tamari
- Last WC
- Debut
How Group J works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group J — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group J?
Group J contains Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group J play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group J qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group J qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group J matches?
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