About Group K
Portugal headline Group K alongside Colombia, DR Congo, and World Cup debutants Uzbekistan. Every match in this group promises to be competitive, with four technically skilled sides representing four different confederations battling for two guaranteed qualification spots.
Teams in Group K
🇵🇹Portugal(UEFA)
Portugal are one of Europe's most consistent World Cup performers — semi-finalists in 2006 and quarter-finalists in 2022. The Seleção das Quinas boast a technically gifted squad drawn from Europe's elite clubs and are always considered genuine contenders for the title.
🇨🇩DR Congo(CAF)
DR Congo, historically representing as Zaire, were Africa's first World Cup participants back in 1974. The Leopards qualify after years of near-misses and bring passionate support from the continent's largest French-speaking nation, with a technically skilled squad developed through their domestic league.
🇺🇿Uzbekistan(AFC)
Uzbekistan make their World Cup debut after qualifying through the AFC, marking the tournament debut of Central Asian football. The White Wolves have been the region's rising football power, building a competitive squad through a well-structured domestic league and investment in youth development.
🇨🇴Colombia(CONMEBOL)
Colombia qualified through CONMEBOL and arrive in North America as Copa América 2024 runners-up. Los Cafeteros are known for their flair, creativity, and attacking play, combining South American skill with the physical intensity needed to compete at the highest level.
Group K Match Schedule
Matchday 1 · Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇨🇩 DR Congo
NRG Stadium, Houston
Matchday 1 · Thursday, June 18, 2026
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan vs 🇨🇴 Colombia
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Matchday 2 · Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Matchday 2 · Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
NRG Stadium, Houston
Matchday 3 · Saturday, June 27, 2026
🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇵🇹 Portugal
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Matchday 3 · Saturday, June 27, 2026
🇨🇩 DR Congo vs 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
How Group K Qualification Works
The top two teams from Group K advance directly to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The third-place team is not automatically eliminated — the 8 best third-place finishers from all 12 groups also advance, ranked by points, goal difference, and goals scored. The fourth-place team is eliminated from the tournament.
In the event of a tie on points, FIFA applies the following tiebreakers in order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head points, head-to-head goal difference, and head-to-head goals scored. This simulator applies all official FIFA tiebreaker rules automatically as you enter match scores.