⚽ Group B — Teams & Overview
Group B is one of 12 groups in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The top two teams plus the best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. Argentina — the defending champions — begin their title defence here. Jordan and Iraq make their World Cup debuts.
Matches in Group B are played across New York / Dallas. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 with 48 teams in 12 groups — the largest World Cup in history.
📋 Group B — Key Facts
- 🗂️ Group: B of 12
- 🌍 Teams: 🇦🇷 Argentina · 🇮🇶 Iraq · 🇯🇴 Jordan · 🇿🇲 Zambia
- 📍 Venues: New York / Dallas
- 📅 Format: Round Robin — 3 matches per team
- ➡️ Qualify: Top 2 + best 8 third-placed teams advance
🔍 Group B Team Analysis
🇦🇷 Argentina
Argentina bring defending champions and the strongest team in this group, with Lionel Messi inspiring a new generation of Argentine stars. They will look to advance from Group B and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇮🇶 Iraq
Iraq bring dangerous opponents who can upset any team on their day. They qualified impressively for this tournament. They will look to advance from Group B and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇯🇴 Jordan
Jordan bring the underdogs of the group — but international football history is full of giant-killings at World Cups. They will look to advance from Group B and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇿🇲 Zambia
Zambia bring the underdogs of the group — but international football history is full of giant-killings at World Cups. They will look to advance from Group B and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
📊 Group B Standings (Live)
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Standings update as matches are played. Check FIFA.com for live scores.
📅 Group B Match Schedule
| Match | Teams | Venue | IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇮🇶 Iraq | New York | TBC IST |
| Match 2 | 🇯🇴 Jordan vs 🇿🇲 Zambia | Dallas | TBC IST |
| Match 3 | 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇯🇴 Jordan | New York | TBC IST |
| Match 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq vs 🇿🇲 Zambia | Dallas | TBC IST |
| Match 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇿🇲 Zambia | Dallas | TBC IST |
| Match 6 | 🇮🇶 Iraq vs 🇯🇴 Jordan | New York | TBC IST |
🔮 Group B Prediction
Based on current form, FIFA rankings, and squad quality:
- 🥇 Predicted Group Winner: Argentina
- 🥈 Predicted Runner-Up: Iraq
- 3️⃣ Third Place: Jordan (possible Round of 32 qualifier as best 3rd)
- ❌ Likely Exit: Zambia