After earning four points through two matches, Portugal has clinched a spot in the World Cup knockout stage. However, Seleção das Quinas’ place in the World Cup bracket is still unknown ahead of Saturday, June 27’s Colombia vs. Portugal match that kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Group K is on the line tonight, as Colombia leads with six points while Portugal’s four points are good for second place. A draw or win will clinch Group K for Colombia, and Seleção das Quinas needs a dub to win the group.
For now, Portugal’s next Round of 32 opponent is pending tonight’s result. But we do have several potential opponents for Cristiano Ronaldo & Co.
Let’s look at the potential teams that Portugal could play in the World Cup Round of 32, including where and when Seleção das Quinas’ first knockout match will be staged.
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Who Will Portugal Play in the Round of 32?
PrizePicks Team Picks tabs Portugal as the favorite vs. Colombia, featuring a 1.85x payout to win. This Group K-deciding fixture headlines today’s six-game World Cup slate, which also includes a special discount on Cristiano Ronaldo’s shots.
If they defeat Colombia, Portugal will face the third-place team from Group D, E, I, J, or L. Those teams currently include the following:
- Paraguay – Qualified
- Ecuador – Qualified
- Senegal – Qualified
- Algeria – Needs win or draw vs. Austria to qualify
- Croatia – Needs win or draw vs. Ghana to qualify
Algeria and Croatia have yet to clinch a spot in the knockout round. According to World Cup 2026 Predictions, which simulates each World Cup match 20,000 times for projections, Croatia has a 93% chance to advance, while Algeria carries a 62% probability.
If Croatia defeats Ghana on Saturday, Group L’s third-place team becomes Ghana.
Algeria and Austria both have three points in Group J, while Austria carries a two-goal lead in differential. Austria will fall to third if they lose vs. Algeria tonight. Algeria needs a result to qualify for the knockout stage, meaning a win or draw.
World Cup 2026 Predictions also has projections for the most likely opponent for the Group K winner in the Round of 32.
- Ghana – 71% chance to play Group K winner in Round of 32
- Croatia – 22%
- Senegal – 7%
This is the scenario for if Portugal wins the group. If they are to lose or draw tonight, Seleção das Quinas will likely finish second in the group thanks to a +5 goal differential while DR Congo (-1) and Uzbekistan (-7) are far behind in that department.
The second-place squad from Group K faces the second-place team from Group L. This is currently in contention between Ghana and Croatia. The two face off on Saturday, and as mentioned, Croatia would leapfrog Ghana with a win.
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World Cup 2026 Predictions give Croatia a 54% chance to finish as Group L’s runner-up, compared to Ghana’s 24% chance and England’s 22% probability.
England has yet to clinch Group L, but they carry a 1.12x payout to beat Panama on Saturday. The Three Lions and Ghana each have four points, and England leads the goal differential by one.
We’ll get a clear answer for Portugal’s next opponent following Saturday’s matches. For now, Ghana is the most likely opponent if Portugal wins Group K, while Croatia is the most likely opposition if Portugal finishes second in the group standings.
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When Will Portugal Play in the Round of 32?
As you probably guessed, when Portugal plays depends on their finish in Group K. A second-place result means they will play the Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, at 7 p.m. ET at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.
If Portugal wins Group K, they play on the final day of Round of 32 matches, taking place on Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Where Will Portugal Play in the Round of 32?
During the group stage, Portugal played twice in Houston and will face Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Regardless of their finish in Group K, Portugal will have a change of scenery for the Round of 32.
If they finish first, Portugal will stay in the United States with a match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. A second-place finish means playing the Round of 32 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.
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Portugal’s potential Round of 32 opponent is still wide open heading into Saturday’s World Cup action. Much of this rides on tonight’s Colombia vs. Portugal result with first place in Group K up for grabs. Currently, Portugal is most likely to play a team from Group L, mainly Croatia or Ghana.
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