Group K in the 2026 World Cup features Portugal, Colombia, Congo DR, and Uzbekistan, with group play opening June 17 when Portugal takes on Congo DR in what figures to be a lopsided matchup.
Portugal enters as the Group K favorite on PrizePicks Team Picks, with Colombia the only side considered capable of making the group competitive.
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Below, we’ll break down each of the Group K teams, including winner predictions, chances to advance, and the best World Cup 2026 Group K picks to consider on PrizePicks.
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World Cup 2026 Group K Teams, Favorites & Payouts
Here are the Group K teams and the payouts for each to win and advance to the knockout stage.
Who is in World Cup Group K?
Portugal is the clear favorite to win Group K, with Colombia the likely runner-up. Congo DR and Uzbekistan enter the tournament as significant underdogs in the group.
- Portugal
- Colombia
- Congo DR
- Uzbekistan
The top two teams from every group and the top eight third-place teams across all groups will advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
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World Cup 2026 Group K Winner Favorites & Payouts
Here are the payouts for each team to win Group K, per PrizePicks Team Picks.
Portugal enters as the heavy favorite, with Colombia not far behind. Congo DR and Uzbekistan are long shots to win the group based on pre-tournament payouts on PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Portugal to Win Group K: Yes 1.49x | No 2.5x
- Colombia to Win Group K: Yes 2.94x | No 1.36x
- Congo DR to Win Group K: Yes 16.66x | No 1.01x
- Uzbekistan to Win Group K: Yes 33.33x | No N/A
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World Cup 2026 Group K to Advance to Knockout Stage Payouts
Here are the payouts for each team to advance to the knockout stage in Group K. According to PrizePicks Team Picks, Portugal and Colombia are the only two teams expected to advance through FIFA's expanded format, while DR Congo and Uzbekistan have a relatively low chance.
- Portugal to Qualify from Group K: Yes N/A | No 22.22x
- Colombia to Qualify from Group K: Yes 1.07x | No 7.14x
- Congo DR to Qualify from Group K: Yes 2.17x | No 1.63x
- Uzbekistan to Qualify from Group K: Yes 2.94x | No 1.36x
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2026 World Cup Group K Winner Prediction: Will Portugal Be Upset?
Portugal to Win Group K: Yes 1.49x | No 2.5x
Portugal to Win 2026 World Cup: Yes 7.69x | No 1.06x
Portugal enters the 2026 World Cup with the fourth-shortest payout to win the tournament on PrizePicks Team Picks. That would mark the country's first-ever World Cup title.
Roberto Martinez's squad carries plenty of compelling storylines, most notably the possibility that this could be Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup. The Portuguese legend played a key role in Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title run and will have a significant part to play for Portugal at 41 years old.
Martinez is expected to field arguably the strongest midfield in the tournament, built around Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and Joao Neves. The trio offers an ideal balance of attacking creativity, midfield control, and defensive reliability.
Fernandes, the most experienced of the three, enters his third World Cup off a record-breaking season at Manchester United. Vitinha and Neves arrive fresh off back-to-back Champions League titles as key members of PSG's midfield.
Portugal's roster is stacked from top to bottom and should have little trouble navigating a relatively inexperienced Group K. Congo DR and Uzbekistan will both be making their World Cup debuts, while Colombia returns after missing the 2022 tournament. The South American squad poses the biggest threat to Portugal, although a fairly over-reliant attack should allow A Seleção to hone in on Colombia’s biggest threat.
Expect comfortable wins for Portugal in their first two matches, with the group likely decided on the final matchday against Colombia.
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Colombia – 2026 World Cup Group K Prediction, Preview
To Win Group K: Yes 2.94x | No 1.36x
To Qualify for Knockout Stage: Yes 1.07x | No 7.14x
Colombia is back in the World Cup after failing to qualify for the competition in 2022. Los Cafeteros were among the stronger sides in CONMEBOL qualifying, winning 7 of 18 matches and finishing third behind Argentina and Ecuador. The 2024 Copa America runners-up are expected to advance from Group K and could potentially upset Portugal to win the group outright.
Led by star winger Luis Diaz, Colombia's attack has been solid heading into the tournament. Nestor Lorenzo's system is built around defensive structure, with the majority of their attacking play coming on the counter. The system relies on midfielders moving the ball quickly upfield, giving Diaz and others the chance to exploit space in transition.
Veteran midfielder James Rodriguez became a national hero for his performances in a similar system during the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. The former Real Madrid star will once again serve as the primary playmaker.
Like Portugal, Colombia should handle Congo DR and Uzbekistan comfortably. While Colombia doesn't match Portugal's overall talent level, they have shown they can dominate weaker opposition by dominating possession.
The final matchday will be the one to watch on June 27, with Colombia capable of upsetting Portugal and winning their third consecutive group stage in as many World Cup appearances. PrizePicks Team Picks has Colombia as an early underdog for the key fixture, carrying a 3.33x payout if it wins vs. Portugal.
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Congo DR – World Cup Group K Prediction, Preview
To Win Group K: Yes 16.66x | No 1.01x
To Qualify for Knockout Stage: Yes 2.17x | No 1.63x
Congo DR will make their first World Cup appearance since competing as Zaire back in 1974. Sebastian Desabre's squad booked their spot at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Nigeria in the CAF playoffs.
Expectations are understandably low as Congo DR prepares for its first major international tournament in over 50 years. While the squad certainly has talent, a relatively mundane attack has many skeptical about just how far Congo DR can truly advance.
The Leopards will have their hands full right away, opening against group favorites Portugal on matchday one on June 17, featuring a 10x payout if Congo DR wins on PrizePicks Team Picks.
Desabre’s squad's best chance of a win comes in the final matchday against Uzbekistan. While neither side is expected to advance, Congo DR could overpower Uzbekistan with the physical midfield presence Desabre typically deploys. Congo DR is known for pressing high and winning the ball back in dangerous areas.
Getting points against Portugal and Colombia will be a tall order in their first World Cup. A win over Uzbekistan would still leave them with a chance of sneaking into the knockout rounds through FIFA's expanded format. It wouldn't be a major surprise to see Congo DR edge their way into the knockout stage as one of the better third-place finishers.
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Uzbekistan – World Cup Group K Prediction, Preview
To Win Group K: Yes 33.33x | No N/A
To Qualify for Knockout Stage: Yes 2.94x | No 1.36x
Uzbekistan made history as the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup. The White Wolves impressed in AFC qualifying, though expectations remain low as they step into their first major international tournament.
The Central Asian side enters as the heaviest long shot in the group, with little expectation of advancing to the knockout rounds.
Fabio Cannavaro, a decorated former defender, has built a tight defensive structure around the team, with counterattacks serving as the primary source of goals. While the approach worked well in Asian competition, it will be far more difficult to execute against the quality of Portugal and Colombia.
Uzbekistan will likely sit deep, looking to limit the damage against the group's top two sides and make the most of their limited attacking opportunities.
Their most realistic shot at advancing comes on the final matchday against Congo DR. If they can keep the goal differential manageable against Portugal and Colombia, even a draw against Congo DR could be enough to sneak into third place and potentially qualify.
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Will Portugal and Colombia advance as expected? Or will Congo DR or Uzbekistan shock the world and reach the knockout rounds for the first time?
Barring any surprises in the first two rounds, Group K figures to come down to the final matchday.
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