Group stage

World Cup 2026 Group J

Group J standings, fixtures and results at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams advance to the round of 32, with the best third-placed teams also qualifying.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J contains four national teams. The top two qualify automatically for the round of 32, and the third-placed team can still advance if it is among the eight best third-placed sides.

Points table

Group J Standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Argentina1100+33
2Austria1100+23
3Jordan1001-20
4Algeria1001-30
Top two qualify for the round of 32 — the 8 best third-placed teams also advance
Qualification

How Group J qualification works

Each team plays three group-stage matches. Three points are awarded for a win and one for a draw. The top two teams in Group J qualify for the round of 32; the third-placed team advances only if it ranks among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group J

Frequently asked questions

Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group J?
The four teams in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J are shown in the standings table above, with points, goal difference and current position.
How many teams qualify from World Cup 2026 Group J?
The top two teams in Group J qualify for the round of 32. The third-placed team may also advance if it is among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
When are the World Cup 2026 Group J matches?
All Group J fixtures and kick-off times are listed above. Group-stage matches are played between 11 June and early July 2026.