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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J brings together Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan in one of the 12 group-stage pools. Below: our full Group J preview, predicted finish, best bets, key matches and outright odds.
Group J Standings
Final Group J standings. Argentina won Group J with a perfect nine points ahead of Austria; both advanced, with Algeria through as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Jordan were eliminated.
| # | 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 & Results
| Matchday | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina vs Algeria | 3-0 |
| 1 | Austria vs Jordan | 3-1 |
| 2 | Argentina vs Austria | 2-0 |
| 2 | Algeria vs Jordan | 2-1 |
| 3 | Algeria vs Austria | 3-3 |
| 3 | Argentina vs Jordan | 3-1 |
Group J Best Bet
Best Bet: Argentina to win Group J at typical $1.20-$1.35 with bet365.
Argentina to top Group J at $1.20-$1.35. Messi top scorer in Group J at $5-$7 has narrative value.
Group J Predicted Finish
Defending champions Argentina drew arguably the most-favourable group of any top contender. Messi’s last World Cup, and Argentina should top this group comfortably. Austria are a decent 2nd seed but lack the firepower to challenge.
Predicted final standings:
1. Argentina, 2. Austria, 3. Algeria, 4. Jordan
Key Match in Group J
Austria v Algeria — the 2nd-place decider. Austria’s defensive structure under Ralf Rangnick gives them the edge over Algeria’s less-consistent backline.
Group J Outright Markets
| Market | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| To win Group J — Argentina | $1.20-$1.35 |
| To win Group J — Austria | $3.20-$4.50 |
| To qualify (Top 2) — Argentina | $1.15-$1.25 |
| To qualify (Top 2) — Austria | $1.40-$1.65 |
| To finish bottom of Group J — Jordan | $1.35-$1.55 |
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