FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group J

  • Argentina
  • Algeria
  • Austria
  • Jordan

Group J — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Tue Jun 16, 20:00 local — Argentina vs Algeria — Group J, Matchday 1 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
  2. Tue Jun 16, 21:00 local — Austria vs Jordan — Group J, Matchday 1 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  3. Mon Jun 22, 12:00 local — Argentina vs Austria — Group J, Matchday 2 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas)
  4. Mon Jun 22, 20:00 local — Jordan vs Algeria — Group J, Matchday 2 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  5. Sat Jun 27, 21:00 local — Algeria vs Austria — Group J, Matchday 3 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
  6. Sat Jun 27, 21:00 local — Jordan vs Argentina — Group J, Matchday 3 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas)

Group J Venues

  • Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City)
  • Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara)
  • AT&T Stadium (Arlington)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J features Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group J Squad Profile

Each team in Group J brings something different. The Group J opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group J matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group J Matches

Group J matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group J Knockout Stage Path

Group J winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where Argentina, Algeria, and the other Group J teams will meet next.

Group J Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group J could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group J Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group J, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is Argentina. The most likely runner-up is Algeria. Austria and Jordan compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group J contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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