FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group K

  • Portugal
  • DR Congo
  • Uzbekistan
  • Colombia

Group K — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Wed Jun 17, 12:00 local — Portugal vs DR Congo — Group K, Matchday 1 — NRG Stadium, Houston
  2. Wed Jun 17, 20:00 local — Uzbekistan vs Colombia — Group K, Matchday 1 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
  3. Tue Jun 23, 12:00 local — Portugal vs Uzbekistan — Group K, Matchday 2 — NRG Stadium, Houston
  4. Tue Jun 23, 20:00 local — Colombia vs DR Congo — Group K, Matchday 2 — Estadio Akron, Zapopan (Guadalajara)
  5. Sat Jun 27, 19:30 local — Colombia vs Portugal — Group K, Matchday 3 — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (Miami)
  6. Sat Jun 27, 19:30 local — DR Congo vs Uzbekistan — Group K, Matchday 3 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Group K Venues

  • NRG Stadium (Houston)
  • Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
  • Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)
  • Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens)
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K features Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group K Squad Profile

Each team in Group K brings something different. The Group K opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group K matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group K Matches

Group K matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group K Knockout Stage Path

Group K winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where Portugal, DR Congo, and the other Group K teams will meet next.

Group K Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group K could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group K Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group K, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is Portugal. The most likely runner-up is DR Congo. Uzbekistan and Colombia compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group K contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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