27 May 2026
World Cup 2026 Group J preview: teams, favourites & predictions
Group J of the 2026 World Cup lines up Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan. With the top two and the best third-placed teams advancing to the new Round of 32, there is room for surprises.
| Team | Confederation |
|---|---|
| Argentina | CONMEBOL (South America) |
| Austria | UEFA (Europe) |
| Algeria | CAF (Africa) |
| Jordan | AFC (Asia) |
On paper, Argentina look like the group favourites, with Austria their closest challenger and Algeria a possible dark horse. Make your own call on who finishes where in the predictor.
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