Group J: Standings, Teams & Matches
The 4 teams in Group J, the final table showing who won the group, and all 6 group games with their final scores.
Teams
Standings (the group table)
How to read this table:
- P = games played, W = won
- D = drew (a tie, no winner)
- L = lost, GF = goals scored
- GA = goals let in
- GD = goal difference (goals scored minus goals let in)
- Pts = points.
A team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss.
The team with the most points sits on top.
The top 2 teams (highlighted) move on to the next round, and so do the 8 teams that finish third with the best records across all 12 groups. See exactly how teams qualify.
How did Group J finish?
This group was all about one man and one farewell, and Argentina delivered.
The reigning world champions from 2022 won all 3 games, finished top on a perfect 9 points, and went through.
That kept the Lionel Messi farewell going into the knockouts, exactly what the whole sport wanted to see.
Argentina were still chasing back-to-back titles here, though that dream would end against Spain in the final.
Behind them, Austria stayed calm to take 2nd place on 4 points and reach the knockout rounds.
They were organized and hard to beat all the way through, just like a Ralf Rangnick side should be.
Algeria are the happy surprise, because they have sneaked through too.
They finished 3rd on 4 points after a wild 3-3 draw with Austria, tied right at the end with a 96th-minute goal, and those 4 points were enough to grab one of the 8 best 3rd-place spots.
Jordan are the team going home, but they can be proud of their first ever World Cup.
They finished bottom on 0 points, yet they scored against Argentina in a 3-1 defeat, a goal their fans will never forget.
So Argentina and Austria went through, and Algeria also advanced as a best-3rd team.
Games (matches)
- ArgentinaAlgeriaArrowhead Stadium, Kansas CityJun 163-0
- AustriaJordanLevi's Stadium, Santa ClaraJun 163-1
- ArgentinaAustriaAT&T Stadium, ArlingtonJun 222-0
- JordanAlgeriaLevi's Stadium, Santa ClaraJun 221-2
- AlgeriaAustriaArrowhead Stadium, Kansas CityJun 273-3
- JordanArgentinaAT&T Stadium, ArlingtonJun 271-3
Common questions
Who won Group J?
Argentina won Group J with a perfect 9 points from 3 wins. The reigning world champions from 2022 topped the group from start to finish. Lionel Messi's farewell tournament rolled on into the knockout rounds.
Which teams qualified from Group J?
Argentina and Austria both went through from Group J. Argentina won the group on 9 points, and Austria took 2nd place on 4 points. Austria reached the knockout rounds after an organized run under coach Ralf Rangnick.
Are Algeria through from Group J?
Yes, Algeria are through. They finished 3rd on 4 points after a wild 3-3 draw with Austria, tied right at the end with a 96th-minute goal. Those 4 points were enough to grab one of the 8 best 3rd-place spots.
Did Jordan score against Argentina?
Yes, Jordan scored against Argentina in a 3-1 defeat in their final game. It was a proud moment on their first ever World Cup, even though they finished bottom on 0 points. They go home, but they leave a mark.
What were the final Group J standings?
Argentina finished top on 9 points, with Austria 2nd on 4 points. Algeria came 3rd on 4 points and Jordan finished at the bottom of the group on 0 points. Argentina and Austria went through, Algeria also advanced as a best-3rd team, and Jordan are out.