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Argentina vs Jordan kickoff time in Australia

The Argentina vs Jordan match kicks off at 8:00 AM AEST on Thu, Jun 18, 2026. Played at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey.

AEST kickoff
8:00 AM
Australia date
Thu, Jun 18
Venue local
6:00 PM
Watchability
Early morning

Pre-work kickoff in Australia. A workable early start if you're an early riser.

Home
Argentina
FIFA rank #2
Away
Jordan
FIFA rank #65

Where to watch in Australia

Primary FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders for Australia:

Other options: Optus Sport.

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About this match

Argentina vs Jordan is the 23rd fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and a group stage match in Group J. The game is played at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey, with a local kickoff of 6:00 PM. For viewers in Australia, that translates to 8:00 AM AEST on Thu, Jun 18, 2026.

Argentina enters the tournament with a FIFA ranking of 2, while Jordan is ranked 65. Australian Eastern Standard Time. The early-morning AEST window (2:00 AM to 8:00 AM) covers most US-based matches. The 11:00 AM AEST window is the most-watchable for day-time viewing and aligns with West Coast US evening fixtures.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Argentina vs Jordan kick off in Australia?

Argentina vs Jordan kicks off at 8:00 AM AEST on Thu, Jun 18, 2026 in Australia. The match is played at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey (local kickoff 6:00 PM).

Where can I watch Argentina vs Jordan live in Australia?

In Australia, SBS and SBS On Demand hold the primary FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights. Free-to-air rights holder. Live coverage on SBS Main and SBS Viceland. Check our Australia viewing guide for the latest streaming and TV options.

What stage of the tournament is Argentina vs Jordan?

This is a group stage match in Group J, the 23rd match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Is the kickoff time good for Australia viewers?

Pre-work kickoff in Australia. A workable early start if you're an early riser. For full IST/local kickoff conversions across all 104 matches, see our complete schedule page.

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