World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Favourites Argentina begin title defence as Jordan debut

Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot
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World Cup 2026: Group J in focus

Argentina plot their title defence against Austria, Algeria and debutants Jordan. Learn more about each team, their fixtures and who they could face in the Round of 32.

Lionel Messi’s Last Dance For Argentina: World Cup Group J Preview

Lionel Messi already had the perfect ending at the 2022 World Cup. What does the magician have up his sleeve in 2026?

World Cup Group J tactical guide: Austria’s intensity, Algeria’s transitions, and is Messi still Argentina’s key man?

Argentina topped the ​​CONMEBOL qualification group, finishing nine points clear of second-placed Ecuador. It has been one of the most fruitful periods in the nation’s history, with their 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar sandwiched in between back-to-back Copa America titles.
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FIFA WC 2026 Schedule: Know complete group-stage fixtures according to Indian time

The wait is finally over, and the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be the biggest edition in the tournament's history, will begin on June 12 (IST) and conclude with the final on July 20 (IST), featurin