Group K World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Standings & Results
Group K World Cup 2026 features Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal with Colombia, debutants Uzbekistan, and a returning DR Congo. The group runs June 17 to 27. Portugal opened against DR Congo in Houston.
Here is the bottom line. Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach the round of 32 and top the group on six points. Portugal, who thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0, sit second. Uzbekistan are out, and DR Congo are all but eliminated.
Below you get the full schedule with ET kickoff times, live standings, and results. You also see how to watch every Group K game in the US.
Group K World Cup 2026 Teams
Four teams make up Group K. Portugal bring star power and depth. Colombia are dark horses. Uzbekistan make their debut, and DR Congo return after decades away. The FIFA rankings below show the final list before the tournament.
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Ranking | How They Qualified | Best World Cup Finish |
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| 🇵🇹 Portugal | UEFA | 5 | European qualifying | Third place (1966) |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | CONMEBOL | 13 | South American qualifying | Quarter-finals (2014) |
| 🇨🇩 DR Congo | CAF | 46 | Inter-confederation play-off | Group stage (1974) |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | AFC | 50 | Asian qualifying | Debut (first appearance) |
Tap any team name above for its full and final 26-man squad.
Group K World Cup 2026 Schedule
Group K plays six matches over two weeks. Portugal faced DR Congo in the opener. The final two matches kick off at the same time on June 27.
All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, June 17 | Portugal 1-1 DR Congo | 1:00 p.m. | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Wed, June 17 | Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia | 10:00 p.m. | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Tue, June 23 | Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan | 1:00 p.m. | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Tue, June 23 | Colombia 1-0 DR Congo | 10:00 p.m. | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Sat, June 27 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Sat, June 27 | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Group K is split between the US and Mexico. Portugal play their first two games in Houston. Miami and Atlanta host the final round, while Mexico City and Guadalajara stage the two matches in Mexico. The June 27 games kick off together.
Want the full picture? See the complete World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
World Cup 2026 Group K Standings
The standings below update live as results come in. The top two teams advance, plus the best third-placed teams can reach the round of 32. After matchday 2, Colombia lead on six points and have qualified for the round of 32. Portugal are second on four after their 5-0 win. DR Congo have one point and need a final-day win, while Uzbekistan are out.
FIFA changed the tiebreakers for 2026. If teams finish level on points, head-to-head results come first: head-to-head points, then head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored. If teams are still level, FIFA uses overall goal difference, then overall goals scored, then the fair play record, and finally the FIFA ranking.
Group K Results
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston. João Neves scored early, but Yoane Wissa levelled before half-time to earn DR Congo their first ever World Cup point, as Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match. In Mexico City, Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 through Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz, and Jáminton Campaz.
On June 23, Colombia and Portugal took control. Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 through a Daniel Muñoz goal to seal a knockout place and go top. Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice plus Nuno Mendes, Rafael Leão, and an own goal.
Matchday 3 lands on June 27. Colombia vs Portugal decides top spot, with DR Congo vs Uzbekistan alongside. The latest scores appear in the results grid below.
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| 1 | Colombia | 1–0 | ||||
| 2 | Portugal | 1–1 | 5–0 | |||
| 3 | Congo DR | |||||
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 1–3 |
How to Watch Group K World Cup 2026 in the US
You have clear options in both English and Spanish. In English, watch on FOX and FS1. Select matches also stream free on the Tubi app.
In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo. You can stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Colombia vs Portugal on June 27 in Miami decides top spot, and the final two games kick off together that day.
Who Will Win Group K?
Colombia have surged to the top. Two wins, over Uzbekistan and DR Congo, sent them into the round of 32 as group leaders, with James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz starring.
Portugal are second after their 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo back in form. The two meet on June 27 to decide first place. DR Congo need to beat Uzbekistan and hope, while Uzbekistan are out.
FAQ About Group K World Cup 2026
Who is leading Group K at the 2026 World Cup?
Colombia lead Group K and have qualified for the round of 32 after a 1-0 win over DR Congo, on six points. Portugal are second on four following a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. DR Congo have one point, and Uzbekistan are out. The live table above shows the current order.
Is the 2026 World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo’s last?
Almost certainly. Cristiano Ronaldo, now 41, has said this will be his final World Cup. It is his sixth, a record he shares with Lionel Messi. After a quiet draw with DR Congo, he scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Ronaldo has never won the tournament.
How long has it been since DR Congo played at a World Cup?
A very long time. DR Congo returned for the first time since 1974, a 52-year gap, when they played as Zaire. They earned a first ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Portugal, but a 1-0 loss to Colombia left them needing to beat Uzbekistan and hope on the final day.
What is Colombia’s best World Cup finish?
Colombia’s best run came in 2014, when they reached the quarter-finals and James Rodríguez won the Golden Boot. Ranked 13th in the world, they won their first two games in 2026, against Uzbekistan and DR Congo, to reach the round of 32 and top Group K.
Is this Uzbekistan’s first World Cup?
Yes. The 2026 World Cup is Uzbekistan’s first ever, a milestone for the Central Asian nation. They qualified through Asian qualifying and appointed Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro as head coach. They lost 3-1 to Colombia and 5-0 to Portugal and were eliminated after two games.
What channel is Group K on in the US?
In English, Group K matches air on FOX and FS1. Select games stream free on Tubi. In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo, or stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Group K of the 2026 World Cup has Colombia top and through to the round of 32, Portugal second with Ronaldo back in form, DR Congo clinging on, and Uzbekistan out. Colombia and Portugal meet on June 27 to decide first place. The group runs across the US and Mexico.
Bookmark this page for live standings and results. Catch every Group K match on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Peacock.
