FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo
Six fixtures across 17 Jun–27 Jun at 5 venues. The top two from Group K progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 17 Jun – 27 Jun
- Venues
- 5
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group K preview
What to expect
Ronaldo's farewell tour under Martínez. Lorenzo's Colombia are arguably the more complete side, Cannavaro's Uzbekistan are tournament debutants, DR Congo are back after a 52-year wait as Zaire.
Schedule
Group K fixtures
All six Group K matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun | 12:00 | Portugal v DR Congo | NRG Stadium · Houston |
| 17 Jun | 20:00 | Uzbekistan v Colombia | Estadio Azteca · Mexico City |
| 23 Jun | 12:00 | Portugal v Uzbekistan | NRG Stadium · Houston |
| 23 Jun | 20:00 | Colombia v DR Congo | Estadio Akron · Guadalajara |
| 27 Jun | 19:30 | Colombia v Portugal | Hard Rock Stadium · Miami |
| 27 Jun | 19:30 | DR Congo v Uzbekistan | Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
Portugal
FIFA #5- Manager
- Roberto Martínez
- Key player
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Last WC
- QF 2022
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Colombia
FIFA #13- Manager
- Néstor Lorenzo
- Key player
- Luis Díaz
- Last WC
- QF 2014
Uzbekistan
FIFA #50- Manager
- Fabio Cannavaro
- Key player
- Abdukodir Khusanov
- Last WC
- Debut
DR Congo
FIFA #46- Manager
- Sébastien Desabre
- Key player
- Yoane Wissa
- Last WC
- Group stage 1974 (as Zaire)
How Group K works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group K — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group K?
Group K contains Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group K play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group K qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group K qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group K matches?
Anyseats lists verified secondary-market tickets from sellers in our authentication network for every Group K fixture as inventory becomes available. Every listing is identity-matched against the named ticket holder; every order is backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee. FIFA's official Last-Minute Sales Phase also runs face-value sales on a first-come-first-served basis until kick-off where supply remains.