Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup pairs Portugal’s golden generation with Colombia, an Uzbekistan side making its first ever World Cup appearance, and a DR Congo team back at the tournament for the first time since 1974. The matches split across U.S. and Mexican venues, opening on Wednesday, June 17, when Portugal takes on DR Congo at NRG Stadium and Colombia meets Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca, then closing with simultaneous matches on Saturday, June 27, when Portugal faces Colombia in Miami and Uzbekistan meets DR Congo in Atlanta.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group K 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group K Match Schedule and Standings
Four of the six Group K matches are at U.S. venues, split across NRG Stadium in Houston, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Two matches are in Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group K 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 17 | Portugal vs DR Congo | NRG Stadium, Houston | 1:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Colombia vs Uzbekistan | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 10:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | NRG Stadium, Houston | 1:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Colombia vs DR Congo | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 10:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Portugal vs Colombia | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 7:30 PM ET | FOX |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Uzbekistan vs DR Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 7:30 PM ET | FS1 |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. The two final matchday games on June 27 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group K Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group K’s run on June 27. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group K team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group K Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group K schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group K World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group K games being played? Four of the six matches are at U.S. venues (NRG Stadium in Houston hosting two, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta). Two matches are in Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group K? Based on current FIFA rankings, Portugal and Colombia are the projected leaders, with Cristiano Ronaldo making his sixth and final World Cup and Colombia’s James Rodriguez leading his squad. Uzbekistan plays its first ever World Cup as the latest AFC qualifier, while DR Congo returns to the tournament for the first time since 1974 and will fight for the third-place advancer slot.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group K? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group K 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the green download button above.
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