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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group K
Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by Portugal.
Group K standings
Live · updates as matches finish| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ColombiaCOL · FIFA #13· Qualifies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 |  PortugalPOR · FIFA #5· Qualifies | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 |
| 3 |  DR CongoCOD · FIFA #46· Best-3rd race | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 |  UzbekistanUZB · FIFA #50 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify
Players to watch
The headline names in each squad
In the dugout
C. TorresManager · Colombia
S. DesabreManager · DR Congo
Roberto MartínezManager · Portugal
F. CannavaroManager · UzbekistanGroup strength
By FIFA world rankingRanked by FIFA position · avg FIFA rank #29
Group forecast
Projected points · from match win probabilitiesExpected points (green = projected top two). A model from FIFA-rank-weighted odds — not a prediction of any single result.
Group K matches
Full schedule →- Portugal1 – 1Wed 17 JunDR Congo
Wed 17 Jun · NRG Stadium · Houston
- Uzbekistan1 – 3Thu 18 JunColombia
Thu 18 Jun
- Portugal5 – 0Tue 23 JunUzbekistan
Tue 23 Jun · NRG Stadium · Houston
- Colombia1 – 0Wed 24 JunDR Congo
Wed 24 Jun · Estadio Akron · Guadalajara
- Colombia0 – 0Sat 27 JunPortugal
Sat 27 Jun · Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
- DR Congo3 – 1Sat 27 JunUzbekistan
Sat 27 Jun · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
Who's missing
Full injury tracker →- J. CórdobaColombia · Muscle BruiseOut
Head to head
All-time record between the sidesBy the numbers
Biggest win: Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan
Where they play
How to watch Group K
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Knockout crossover
The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group K's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.
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Portugal's Continental Crown\nWaits in Africa
Portugal's elite midfield and defensive prowess make them overwhelming favourites, but Colombia's attacking verve and Uzbekistan's Cannavaro experiment could conjure surprises.
Portugal (FIFA #5) enter as the group's hierarchy-defining force, anchored by Bruno Fernandes' creative genius and Diogo Costa's composure in goal. Their full-back pairing of Nuno Mendes and Diogo Dalot, both anchored at elite European clubs, gives them structural superiority; add Pedro Neto's directness and Cristiano Ronaldo's experience, and qualification is near-certain.
Colombia (FIFA #13) lurk as dangerous pretenders, their midfield of Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez and João Arias capable of stretching Portugal's back line. Uzbekistan's Fabio Cannavaro brings tactical pedigree but limited resources—Shomurodov aside, their forward line pales—while DR Congo (FIFA #46) must lean on Bakambu's Real Betis form to spark any upset dreams against two superior outfits.
Group K — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group K?
Group K features Colombia, DR Congo, Portugal and Uzbekistan.
When are World Cup 2026 Group K matches played?
Group K's 6 matches run from 17 June to 27 June, 2026.
Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group K?
Portugal are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #5.
How many teams qualify from Group K?
The top two teams in Group K advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group K?
Group K is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.
Where are World Cup 2026 Group K matches played?
Group K is played across Houston, Guadalajara, Miami and Atlanta.