๐ŸŒ World Cup 2026 โ€” Group Stage

Group J

Messi and the defending champions open in New York. Austria make their first World Cup in 28 years and Algeria will make second place a battle. Jordan make history just by being here.

Teams

Argentina flagArgentina
FIFA Ranking #3
Manager Lionel Scaloni
View squad โ†’
Austria flagAustria
FIFA Ranking #24
Manager Ralf Rangnick
View squad โ†’
Algeria flagAlgeria
FIFA Ranking #34
Manager Vladimir Petkovic
Jordan flagJordan
FIFA Ranking #64
Manager Jamal Sellami

Fixtures

June 16Argentina vs AlgeriaMetLife Stadium, New York
June 17Austria vs JordanState Farm Stadium, Phoenix
June 20Argentina vs AustriaMetLife Stadium, New York
June 21Algeria vs JordanState Farm Stadium, Phoenix
June 24Argentina vs JordanMetLife Stadium, New York
June 24Algeria vs AustriaState Farm Stadium, Phoenix

FootballPickr Qualification Prediction

Predictions based on FIFA rankings, squad strength, key players and tournament history. Updated before the tournament starts.

Argentina flagArgentinaPredicted to qualify94%

Defending champions, ranked 3rd, Messi at 38 for one last go. Scaloni has built one of the most complete squads in world football. Will top this group.

Austria flagAustriaPredicted to qualify68%

Ranked 24th, first World Cup since 1998, Rangnick has them well-organised, Alaba leads, Sabitzer and Laimer in midfield. Should qualify in second place.

Algeria flagAlgeria42%

Ranked 34th, Petkovic has experience. Physical and hard to beat. Will battle Austria hard for second place.

Jordan flagJordan14%

Making their World Cup debut. A historic achievement. Facing Argentina first is enormous but they will compete with heart and passion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in World Cup 2026 Group J?

Group J contains Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Argentina open their defence of the World Cup trophy against Algeria on June 16 at MetLife Stadium in New York.

Will Argentina qualify from Group J at World Cup 2026?

Argentina are overwhelming favourites to qualify from Group J and defend their World Cup title. At 94% odds, Messi's final World Cup squad is one of the most complete in the tournament.

Is Messi playing at World Cup 2026?

Yes, Lionel Messi is expected to lead Argentina at World Cup 2026 at the age of 38. It will be his fifth and almost certainly final World Cup โ€” and he arrives as the defending champion looking to go out on the ultimate high.

Who will win World Cup 2026 Group J?

Argentina are predicted to win Group J. Austria are expected to qualify in second place after their remarkable comeback under Rangnick. Algeria will push them close with the direct clash on June 24 being decisive.

Explore More

All Groups โ†’World Cup 2026 Hub โ†’Argentina Squad โ†’Austria Squad โ†’Full Schedule โ†’

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