Group K

Group Overview

Portugal and Colombia are expected to lead this group based on World Cup pedigree.

Uzbekistan faces a tough challenge but could cause upsets.

One spot remains undecided: the FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 1 winner (New Caledonia, Jamaica, or DR Congo — decided March 31). This could significantly impact the group dynamics depending on which team qualifies.

Standings

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Portugal Portugal 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
2 Uzbekistan Uzbekistan 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
3 Colombia Colombia 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
4 🏳️ 🏳️ 🏳️ Playoff Qualifier 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Top 2 advance to Round of 32

Key Match to Watch

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 11:30 PM
Colombia Colombia
VS
Portugal Portugal

Two experienced nations meet with 14 World Cups between them.

📍 Hard Rock Stadium

🔮 Our Prediction

Portugal are favorites to top the group, but Colombia will push them. The FIFA Playoff qualifier could shake things up depending on who comes through.

1
Portugal Portugal Advances 1st

Portugal bring serious tournament experience (8 World Cups) that should tell in the group stage.

2
Colombia Colombia Advances 2nd

Colombia bring serious tournament experience (6 World Cups) that should tell in the group stage.

✗ Uzbekistan Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan will be making their debut and face a steep learning curve.

Match-by-Match Predictions

Thu, Jun 18 Estadio Azteca
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan vs Colombia Colombia

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Tue, Jun 23 NRG Stadium
Portugal Portugal vs Uzbekistan Uzbekistan

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.
Sat, Jun 27 Hard Rock Stadium
Colombia Colombia vs Portugal Portugal

Too close to call. A draw wouldn't surprise anyone.

Team Analysis

Portugal
Portugal Experienced Contender

Portugal have appeared in 8 World Cups with an all-time record of 17W-6D-12L. Their biggest World Cup win was 7-0 against North Korea.

World Cups: 8
Record: 17W-6D-12L
Win Rate: 48.6%
Colombia
Colombia Experienced Contender

Colombia have appeared in 6 World Cups with an all-time record of 9W-3D-10L. Their biggest World Cup win was 3-0 against Greece.

World Cups: 6
Record: 9W-3D-10L
Win Rate: 40.9%
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan World Cup Newcomer

Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.

TBD
Playoff Qualifier

The fourth team in this group will be the FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 1 winner (New Caledonia, Jamaica, or DR Congo — decided March 31).

All Matches

Wed, Jun 17 5:00 PM
Portugal Portugal
VS
Qualifier 🏳️ 🏳️ 🏳️
NRG Stadium
Thu, Jun 18 2:00 AM
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
VS
Colombia Colombia
Estadio Azteca
Tue, Jun 23 5:00 PM
Portugal Portugal
VS
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
NRG Stadium
Wed, Jun 24 2:00 AM
Colombia Colombia
VS
Qualifier 🏳️ 🏳️ 🏳️
Estadio Akron
Sat, Jun 27 11:30 PM
Colombia Colombia
VS
Portugal Portugal
Hard Rock Stadium
Sat, Jun 27 11:30 PM
🏳️ 🏳️ 🏳️ Qualifier
VS
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are in Group K at World Cup 2026?
Group K consists of Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and the FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 1 winner (New Caledonia, Jamaica, or DR Congo — decided March 31).
When does Group K play at World Cup 2026?
Group K matches take place from June 17 to June 27, 2026.
How many teams advance from Group K?
The top 2 teams in Group K will advance to the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026. With 48 teams in 12 groups, only the top two from each group qualify for the knockout stage.
Where are Group K matches played?
Group K matches will be played at NRG Stadium, Estadio Azteca, Estadio Akron, Hard Rock Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.