World Cup 2026: Algeria, Argentina... the final Group J standings

Who advances to the round of 32? Group J delivers its verdict!

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World Cup 2026: Algeria, Argentina... the final Group J standings

Argentina finishes on top, Algeria snatches the best third-place spot. Here are the final Group J standings of the 2026 World Cup and the round of 32 matchups.

The curtain falls on Group J of the 2026 World Cup. On this final matchday, played simultaneously, Argentina dominated Jordan (3-1) in Dallas, while Algeria and Austria battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw in Kansas City. These results lock in the standings and send three teams through to the round of 32.

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Results from all three matchdays:
Matchday 1: Argentina 3-0 Algeria / Jordan 0-2 Austria
Matchday 2: Argentina 2-0 Austria / Algeria 2-1 Jordan
Matchday 3: Argentina 3-1 Jordan / Algeria 3-3 Austria

Final Group J standings:

Pos.	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Argentina	9	3	3	0	0	8	1	+7
2	Austria	4	3	1	1	1	5	5	0
3	Algeria	4	3	1	1	1	5	6	-1
4	Jordan	0	3	0	0	3	2	7	-5

As a result, the top three teams all qualify for the round of 32. Argentina, utterly dominant, will face Cape Verde. Austria, the runners-up, now face a daunting clash with Spain. Algeria, third and the best third-place qualifier, will square off against Switzerland in what looks like a manageable fixture for the Fennecs.