Group K Odds - World Cup 2026 Betting

Group K World Cup odds

Group K at the 2026 World Cup has a clear favourite in Portugal, but the section still has plenty of moving parts behind them.

Portugal arrive with one of the most complete squads in the tournament and are expected to set the standard in the group. Cristiano Ronaldo will naturally dominate the headlines if this is his final World Cup, but the wider squad is packed with quality, particularly in midfield, where Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva give Roberto Martinez a range of options.

Colombia look the strongest threat to Portugal’s position at the top. They missed the 2022 World Cup, but their return comes with real optimism after reaching the 2024 Copa America final and putting together a strong qualifying campaign. James Rodriguez brings experience and leadership, while Luis Diaz gives them a player capable of deciding matches at this level.

DR Congo and Uzbekistan add further intrigue. DR Congo are back at the World Cup after more than five decades away and have enough recognisable talent to target a place in the knockout stages. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, are making their tournament debut and will hope to turn their unfamiliarity into an advantage.

How Group K could play out

Portugal will be expected to control the group, but the race underneath them could be much more finely balanced.

Colombia’s meeting with DR Congo may be one of the most important fixtures in the section, particularly if Portugal take command early. A Colombia win would put them in a strong position to qualify, while DR Congo will see that game as a chance to prove they can compete with one of the group’s established sides.

The final round could then shape the outcome. Colombia face Portugal in a potential group decider, while DR Congo take on Uzbekistan in a match that may have major implications for third place and possible qualification.

The key teams to watch in Group K

Portugal are the obvious starting point because of their depth and tournament experience, but Colombia are not a side many top nations will want to face if they reach the knockouts.

Their blend of physicality, attacking threat and South American tournament experience makes them a dangerous second seed. Luis Diaz will be central to that, while James Rodriguez’s World Cup pedigree gives Colombia another layer of interest.

DR Congo should not be dismissed either. Yoane Wissa, Noah Sadiki and Aaron Wan-Bissaka give them quality in key areas, and the expanded format means third place could be enough to extend their campaign.

For Uzbekistan, the spotlight will be on Abdukodir Khusanov and Eldor Shomurodov as they try to help the White Wolves make an immediate impression in their first World Cup.

Portugal’s Group K outlook

Portugal are being backed for more than just a comfortable group-stage campaign. With Ronaldo still chasing a World Cup winners’ medal and a younger core now established around him, this tournament has the feeling of a final opportunity for one era and a major test for the next.

Martinez will be expected to guide Portugal through Group K without too much difficulty, but the bigger question is whether they can turn their individual quality into a genuine title challenge.

Group K fixtures and kick-off times

Portugal vs DR Congo - Wednesday, 17 June (18:00 BST)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia - Thursday, 18 June (03:00 BST)
Portugal vs Uzbekistan - Tuesday, 23 June (18:00 BST)
Colombia vs DR Congo - Wednesday, 24 June (03:00 BST)
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan - Sunday, 28 June (00:30 BST)
Colombia vs Portugal - Sunday, 28 June (00:30 BST)

Both final group games kick off at the same time, which could add extra tension if qualification places are still undecided.

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