Group K · FIFA World Cup 2026
Group K — Ronaldo's final World Cup at Estadio Azteca
Portugal's last dance with Cristiano Ronaldo. DR Congo's first WC since 1974. Cannavaro's Uzbekistan debut. James Rodríguez at Azteca.
Teams in Group K
Group K overview
Group K is the late-MD1 group with the most-decorated narrative. Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at his sixth and final World Cup — at age 41 the only player ever to play at six men's World Cups. The Portugal squad: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), João Félix (Chelsea), Rúben Dias (Manchester City), Diogo Costa (Porto).
DR Congo's first World Cup appearance since 1974 (then known as Zaire) — a 52-year wait. They qualified through CAF under Sébastien Desabre, beating Cameroon in the final qualification round. The squad: Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Arthur Masuaku (Reims).
Uzbekistan's first World Cup ever — the first Central Asian nation to qualify — under Fabio Cannavaro, the 2006 World Cup-winning Italy captain appointed October 2025. Squad spine: Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Eldor Shomurodov (Istanbul Başakşehir), Abbosbek Fayzullaev (CSKA Moscow).
Colombia under Néstor Lorenzo return for their seventh World Cup. James Rodríguez (Minnesota United in MLS for tournament minutes) captains a squad that also includes Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich), Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace), Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray).
Full match schedule
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Standings outlook & knockout path
Most likely winner: Portugal (priced around 1.55). The most-decorated squad in the group with European Champions League regulars at every position.
Most likely runner-up: Colombia. James Rodríguez's tournament experience plus Luis Díaz's directness give them the clear second-tier ceiling.
Best longshot for second: Uzbekistan. Cannavaro's defensive setup at Estadio Azteca altitude — combined with Khusanov at Man City — makes them a credible upset threat.
DR Congo bottom is the modal outcome — but their 52-year return is the result of genuine improvement under Desabre.
Group K venues
| Fixture | Venue | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal vs DR Congo · 17 Jun | NRG Stadium | Houston | 72,220 |
| Uzbekistan vs Colombia · 17 Jun | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 87,000 |