- Stage
- Group J
- Date
- Capacity
- 77K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Tue, Jun 16, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00 AM
The teams
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium
FIFA tournament name Kansas City Stadium — capacity 76,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Kansas City.
Transit on match day
No rail to Arrowhead — rideshare or match-day shuttle from Power & Light District (~20 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid Midwest — 21-32°C, severe-weather risk
Airports
Kansas City International (MCI)
Where to stay
Power & Light District, Country Club Plaza, Westport
Full travel guide: Kansas City World Cup 2026 host city →
Group J standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #3 |
| 2 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #24 |
| 3 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | #28 |
| 4 | 🇯🇴 Jordan | #63 |
Other Group J fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group J Jun 16 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Austria vs Jordan
Group J Jun 22 · 17:00 UTC
Argentina vs Austria
Group J Jun 22 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Jordan vs Algeria
Group J Jun 27 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Algeria vs Austria
Group J Jun 27 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Jordan vs Argentina
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group J 04:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Austria vs Jordan
Group I 19:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
France vs Senegal
Group I 22:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
Iraq vs Norway
Other matches at Arrowhead Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 20 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group F Jun 25 · 23:00 UTC
Tunisia vs Netherlands
Group J Jun 27 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Algeria vs Austria
R32 Jul 3 · 01:30 UTC (next day)
Group K winner vs Best Group D/E/I/J/L third-placed team
QF Jul 11 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 95 vs Winner of Match 96
Argentina vs Algeria — FAQ
When is Argentina vs Algeria kicking off?
June 16, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (Arrowhead Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Argentina vs Algeria being played?
Arrowhead Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Kansas City Stadium) in Kansas City. Capacity 76,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group J fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Argentina's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TyC Sports · TV Pública is the primary broadcaster in Argentina.
How do I get to Arrowhead Stadium on match day?
No rail to Arrowhead — rideshare or match-day shuttle from Power & Light District (~20 min)
Who else is in Group J?
Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Tue, Jun 16, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Tue, Jun 16, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Tue, Jun 16, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Wed, Jun 17, 2:00 AM