Portugal — likely Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup — face a serious test from James Rodríguez's Colombia in the group of the dangerous second seed.
The Group K Teams
Portugal FIFA #6 · UEFA
Deep and dangerous, blending Ronaldo's experience with a golden crop of young talent.
Colombia FIFA #13 · CONMEBOL
Excellent and in-form, marshalled by James Rodríguez — the strongest non-seeded team in the draw.
Uzbekistan FIFA #57 · AFC
World Cup debutants, organised and on the rise.
DR Congo FIFA #60 · CAF
Athletic and physical play-off qualifiers who can spring a surprise.
TACTIX's Predicted Finish
Expect Portugal and Colombia to go through comfortably — potentially the highest-quality pair of qualifiers outside the very top groups. The top two in every group reach the new Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams join them — so third place is far from the end of the road.
Key Fixture
Portugal vs Colombia — the match most likely to settle Group K.
Group K FAQs
Who will win World Cup 2026 Group K?
TACTIX tips Portugal to top Group K, with Colombia predicted to take the other automatic qualifying place.
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group K?
Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo.
How do teams qualify from a World Cup 2026 group?
The top two from each of the 12 groups advance to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams across the tournament.
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