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Group K

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Group Standings

Group K

#TeamPWDLPts
1Colombia32107
2Portugal31205
3Congo DR31114
4Uzbekistan30030

Advances to knockout stage

Colombia qualified

Colombia have secured their place in the knockout round of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Portugal qualified

Portugal have secured their place in the knockout round of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Congo DR qualified

Congo DR have secured their place in the knockout round of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Uzbekistan eliminated

Uzbekistan are out of FIFA World Cup 2026 and cannot advance to the knockout stage.

Qualification Summary

Qualification

Not started

The top 2 teams from Group K advance automatically to the Round of 32. The best 8 third-placed teams across all 12 groups may also qualify.

Teams

Upcoming Fixtures

No upcoming fixtures for this group yet.

Qualification Scenarios

Points System

Win

3 pts

Draw

1 pt

Loss

0 pts

How to Qualify

1

1st place: Automatically advances to the Round of 32. Maximum 9 points (3 wins). Six points from two wins is typically enough to clinch top spot.

2

2nd place: Automatically advances to the Round of 32. Four or more points generally secures a top-two finish, depending on the group.

3

3rd place (best record): Eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance. A team finishing third typically needs at least 4 points to be considered for one of the eight best-third-place spots. Goal difference is the first tiebreaker.

4

4th place: Eliminated. A team finishing fourth is out regardless of their points total.

Tiebreaker Rules

When teams finish level on points, FIFA applies tiebreakers in order: (1) goal difference, (2) goals scored, (3) head-to-head points, (4) head-to-head goal difference, (5) disciplinary record, (6) FIFA ranking.

Current Standing Analysis

1
Colombia7 pts

Very likely to qualify — needs only a draw from remaining matches.

2
Portugal5 pts

On track to qualify — a win or draw from remaining fixtures should be enough.

3
Congo DR4 pts

In contention for a best third-place spot — results in other groups will matter.

4
Uzbekistan0 pts

Eliminated from top-two contention. Must win remaining matches and hope for a best-third qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K?
Group K at the FIFA World Cup 2026 features four teams: 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🏳️ Congo DR, 🏳️ Uzbekistan. Each team will play three group-stage matches against the other sides in the group.
When does FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K start and finish?
Group K begins on 11 June 2026 and concludes on 30 June 2026. All three matchdays must be completed before the knockout stage begins, with the final matchday fixtures played simultaneously to ensure fairness.
How do teams qualify from Group K at the 2026 World Cup?
The top two teams from Group K advance automatically to the Round of 32. Additionally, 8 of the 12 third-placed teams (those with the best record across all groups) will also progress. Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. If teams are level on points, tiebreakers are applied in order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head result, and disciplinary record.
Where are Group K matches played at the 2026 World Cup?
Group K fixtures take place at various venues across the USA, Canada and Mexico. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with matches spread across 16 stadiums in all three nations.
What are the Group K fixtures at the 2026 World Cup?
The Group K schedule is: Fixtures to be confirmed..
Who is the favourite to win Group K at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal (FIFA ranking #6) enter as the highest-ranked side in Group K, making them the pre-tournament favourite to top the group.