The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K is indeed one of the most highly anticipated pools, primarily because it features Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41, he’s making a historic sixth finals appearance, a record he shares with Lionel Messi and Guillermo Ochoa.
Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. Portugal enters the tournament as favorites to top the group, led by Ronaldo and a talented generation of players. Colombia will also fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stage, while Uzbekistan and DR Congo will look to cause upsets and secure a historic qualification.
The Group K matches will take place between June 17 and June 27, 2026, with venues spread across different host cities. All the group-stage fixtures are set across Houston, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Miami, and Atlanta. The group-stage matches will be played across Houston, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Miami, and Atlanta, with several exciting clashes.
Get everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K here — participating teams, squads, fixtures, standings, and key players (updated throughout the tournament).
2026 FIFA World Cup Group K Information
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Group K Teams Overview
(Procedures with official teams once the World Cup 2026 draw is completed.)
2026 FIFA World Cup Group K Squads
Portugal National Soccer Team
- Confederation: UEFA
- Method of Qualification: UEFA Group F winners (qualified November 2025)
- Head Coach: Roberto Martínez
- Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo (record 6th World Cup appearance)
- Home Stadium: Estádio da Luz (Lisbon)
- FIFA Ranking: 5th (as of June 9, 2026)
Portugal 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
- Defenders: Rúben Dias (Manchester City), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomás Araújo (Benfica)
- Midfielders: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain), Samú Costa (Mallorca)
- Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, captain), João Félix (Al-Nassr), Rafael Leão (Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus)
Congo DR National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Method of Qualification: Inter‑confederation playoff winners (defeated Jamaica, March 2026)
- Head Coach: Sébastien Desabre
- Captain: Chancel Mbemba
- Home Stadium: Stade des Martyrs (Kinshasa)
- FIFA Ranking: 46th (as of June 9, 2026)
Congo DR 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liège)
- Defenders: Chancel Mbemba (Lille, captain), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Gédéon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Joris Kayembe (Genk), Dylan Batubinsika (AEL), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź)
- Midfielders: Meschak Elia (Alanyaspor), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Gaël Kakuta (AEL), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Nathanaël Mbuku (Montpellier), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Brian Cipenga (Castellón)
- Forwards: Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United), Simon Banza (Al Jazira)
Uzbekistan National Soccer Team
- Confederation: AFC (Asia)
- Method of Qualification: AFC third round Group A runner‑up (June 2025)
- Head Coach: Fabio Cannavaro
- Captain: Eldor Shomurodov
- Home Stadium: Milliy Stadium, and Pakhtakor Stadium
- FIFA Ranking: 50th (as of June 9, 2026)
Uzbekistan 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov (Navbahor Namangan), Abduvohid Nematov (Nasaf), Botirali Ergashev (Neftchi Fergana)
- Defenders: Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Khojiakbar Alijonov (Pakhtakor), Farrukh Sayfiev (Neftchi Fergana), Rustam Ashurmatov (Esteghlal), Sherzod Nasrullaev (Nasaf), Umar Eshmurodov (Nasaf), Abdulla Abdullaev (Dibba), Bekhruz Karimov (Surkhon Termiz), Avazbek Ulmasaliev (AGMK), Jakhongir Urozov (Dinamo Samarqand)
- Midfielders: Otabek Shukurov (Baniyas), Jaloliddin Masharipov (Esteghlal), Odiljon Hamrobekov (Tractor), Oston Urunov (Persepolis), Akmal Mozgovoy (Pakhtakor), Jamshid Iskanderov (Neftchi Fergana), Dostonbek Khamdamov (Pakhtakor), Azizjon Ganiev (Al Bataeh), Abbosbek Fayzullaev (İstanbul Başakşehir), Sherzod Esanov (Bukhara)
- Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov (captain, İstanbul Başakşehir), Igor Sergeev (Persepolis), Azizbek Amonov (Dinamo Samarqand)
Colombia National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America)
- Method of Qualification: 3rd place in South American qualifiers (behind Argentina & Ecuador)
- Head Coach: Néstor Lorenzo
- Captain: James Rodríguez
- Home Stadium: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
- FIFA Ranking: 13th (as of June 9, 2026)
Colombia 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), David Ospina (Atlético Nacional), Álvaro Montero (Vélez Sarsfield)
- Defenders: Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumí (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes)
- Midfielders: Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Richard Ríos (Benfica), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing Santander), James Rodríguez (Minnesota United), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central).
- Forwards: Luis Díaz (Bayern Múnich), Luis Suárez (Sporting), Jhon Córdoba (Krasnodar), Juan Camilo Hernández (Betis), Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama).
Group K Points Table
The standings table below will be updated throughout the tournament as results become available.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Group K Schedule and Results
- Full article ➤ The Group stage fixtures and Full match schedule
- List of All Stadiums ➤ 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums List
Here are the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K teams’ results of all matches
| Date | Match | Match Number | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 June 12:00 UTC−5 | Portugal vs Congo DR | Match 23 | Houston Stadium |
| 18 June 20:00 UTC−6 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Match 24 | Mexico City Stadium |
| 23 June 12:00 UTC−5 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Match 47 | Houston Stadium |
| 23 June 20:00 UTC−6 | Colombia vs Congo DR | Match 48 | Estadio Guadalajara |
| 27 June 19:30 UTC−4 | Colombia vs Portugal | Match 71 | Miami Stadium |
| 27 June 19:30 UTC−4 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Match 72 | Atlanta Stadium |
Key Players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K
- Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, João Félix.
- Congo DR: Cédric Bakambu, Chancel Mbemba, Fiston Mayele.
- Uzbekistan: Abdukodir Khusanov, Eldor Shomurodov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Otabek Shukurov.
- Colombia: Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez.
