Group J — Football World Cup 2026: Teams, TV & Streaming
Group J at the Football World Cup 2026 is done: Argentina won the group, Austria advanced second, Algeria advanced as a best third. Watch on FOX, FS1, and Peacock.
Exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 70 matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network, 34 air on FS1 with a cable subscription. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One requires TV-provider sign-in for most matches.
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.
Group J of the Football World Cup 2026 is complete. Argentina, Austria, Algeria, and Jordan contested six matches at three venues in the United States from to . Argentina won the group with 9 points and a goal difference of +7. Austria finished second with 4 points. Algeria also finished on 4 points but ranked third on goal difference (−2), having drawn 3–3 with Austria in their direct meeting — Algeria still advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups. Jordan were eliminated in fourth with 0 points.
Which teams are in Group J?
Group J was contested by Argentina (CONMEBOL, South America), Austria (UEFA, Europe), Algeria (CAF, Africa), and Jordan (AFC, Asia) — four teams from four different confederations, spanning every major region of global football. Browse the full squad list on the teams page.
What is the Group J match schedule?
All six Group J matches, with US viewing dates and kickoff times:
Group J spans US Central and Pacific time zones: Kansas City and Arlington are on CDT, while Santa Clara is on PDT. See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
How was Group J decided?
Each team in Group J played the other three once, earning three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. The final standings were: Argentina 9 pts (GD +7) in first; Austria 4 pts (GD 0) in second; Algeria 4 pts (GD −2) in third; Jordan 0 pts in fourth. Austria and Algeria both finished on 4 points, and Austria ranked ahead on goal difference after the two sides drew 3–3 in their direct meeting. Argentina (1J) and Austria (2J) advanced automatically to the round of 32; Argentina face Cape Verde and Austria face Spain. Algeria (3J) advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams and face Switzerland. Jordan were eliminated. See all group standings via the groups hub.
Where can I watch Group J in the US?
In the United States, all Group J matches were available in English on FOX and FS1. FOX is free over the air; FS1 requires a cable or live-TV streaming subscription. Spanish-language coverage was on Telemundo (free over the air for 92 of the 104 total matches) and Universo (cable, 12 matches). All 104 Football World Cup 2026 matches are available in Spanish on Peacock for subscribers. Click any match link above for the specific channel for that fixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams were in Group J of the World Cup 2026?
Group J featured four teams from four different confederations: Argentina (CONMEBOL, South America), Austria (UEFA, Europe), Algeria (CAF, Africa), and Jordan (AFC, Asia). Argentina won the group with nine points. Austria finished second, Algeria third, and Jordan were eliminated in fourth place with no points.
When did Group J play at the Football World Cup 2026?
Group J ran from to . The opening two matches kicked off on June 17, two more followed on June 22 and 23, and the decisive final round of simultaneous matches concluded on June 28.
Who advanced from Group J at the Football World Cup 2026?
Argentina won Group J with 9 points and a goal difference of +7. Austria finished second with 4 points (GD 0). Algeria also finished on 4 points but ranked third on goal difference (GD −2) — they were separated by that tiebreaker after drawing 3–3 head-to-head. Algeria still advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Jordan were eliminated with 0 points. In the round of 32: Argentina (1J) face Cape Verde, Austria (2J) face Spain, Algeria (3J) face Switzerland.
What channel was Group J World Cup 2026 on in the US?
Group J matches aired in English on FOX or FS1, depending on the match. Spanish-language coverage was on Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo (cable), with all matches available to stream in Spanish on Peacock. Check the individual match pages for the specific channel assigned to each fixture.
Can I watch Group J for free in the US?
Spanish-language coverage of every Group J match was free over the air on Telemundo (or on cable via Universo). English coverage aired on FOX (free OTA) or FS1 (cable subscription required) depending on the match. The two free Tubi streams confirmed for 2026 were the June 11 opening match and USA vs Paraguay on June 12 — neither was a Group J fixture.