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Group K Qualification Scenarios: Who Can Advance at World Cup 2026?

If Group K ended on the current table, Portugal and Colombia would hold the automatic places and Congo DR would sit on the best-third-place bubble. The group is still best read as a scenario board until all six matches are complete.

Group: Group K
Matches recorded: 0/6
Automatic places: Top two
Bubble route: Best third-place teams

Current Group K qualification table

Rank	Team	Status	Odds
1	Portugal	Top-two place	92%
2	Colombia	Top-two place	82%
3	Congo DR	Third-place bubble	50%
4	Uzbekistan	Needs results	43%

Team-by-team outlook

Portugal

Portugal are currently ranked #1 in the group table with 92% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Colombia

Colombia are currently ranked #2 in the group table with 82% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Congo DR

Congo DR are currently ranked #3 in the group table with 50% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan are currently ranked #4 in the group table with 43% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Remaining group fixtures

Match 21Portugal vs Congo DRHouston, USA
Match 24Uzbekistan vs ColombiaMexico City, Mexico
Match 45Portugal vs UzbekistanHouston, USA
Match 48Colombia vs Congo DRGuadalajara, Mexico
Match 69Colombia vs PortugalMiami, USA
Match 70Congo DR vs UzbekistanAtlanta, USA

FAQ

Who qualifies from Group K at the 2026 World Cup?

The top two teams in Group K qualify automatically. The third-place team can also qualify if its record is one of the eight best third-place records across all twelve groups.

Can three teams qualify from Group K?

Yes. Group K can send three teams to the round of 32 if the third-place finisher ranks inside the best-third-place pool.

How are Group K ties decided?

Teams level on points are separated by goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head criteria, disciplinary record, and later tie-breakers under the tournament rules.