World Cup 2026 Picks: Group K Winner Prediction, Schedule & Team Previews

One of the leading contenders for FIFA World Cup glory will be in action in Group K, as Portugal aim to top a group that also includes DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. Find the odds and our World Cup Group K picks here.  

World Cup 2026: Group K Odds

Group K Team	To Win Group K Odds	To Qualify Odds
Portugal	-215	-5000
Colombia	+220	-904
DR Congo	+1100	-105
Uzbekistan	+5000	+206

Group K World Cup Schedule

Matchday 1

• Portugal vs. DR Congo (June 17)
• Uzbekistan vs. Colombia (June 17)

Matchday 2

• Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (June 23)
• Colombia vs. DR Congo (June 23)

Matchday 3

• Colombia vs. Portugal (June 27)
• DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan (June 27)

Group K: Meet The Teams

Portugal

• Manager: Roberto Martinez
• Odds to Win World Cup: +1000
• Best World Cup Performance: Third-Place (1966)
• Key Player: Bruno Fernandes

Portugal will be one of the standout contenders to win the FIFA World Cup this summer, with their style of play and depth across the field both being key strengths. Roberto Martinez’s side were dominant in qualification, winning four of their six fixtures.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming to win the World Cup for the first time, while Bruno Fernandes is one of the in-form players in world soccer after contributing a record haul of EPL assists in 2025-26. Nuno Mendes, Ruben Dias, and Inacio ensure that the Portuguese boast the defensive cover required to go deep this summer.

DR Congo

• Manager: Sebastien Desabre
• Odds to Win World Cup: +50000
• Best World Cup Performance: Group Stage (1974)
• Key Player: Yoane Wissa

DR Congo were a shock qualifier from the African region for this summer’s World Cup, but nothing can be taken away from their displays during the qualification campaign. They overcame Jamaica in a crucial final, and have since continued to play at a high level, reaching the round of 16 at AFCON.

Their chances will likely revolve around the fitness levels of star strikers Yoane Wissa and Cedric Bakambu, who have both missed periods of the domestic season due to injury. Theo Bongonda and Meschak Elia will be crucial in the heart of the midfield.

Uzbekistan

• Manager: Fabio Cannavaro
• Odds to Win World Cup: +200000
• Best World Cup Performance: Debutants
• Key Player: Abdukodir Khusanov

While Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debut this year, it is worth noting that they will have a winner of the competition sat in the dugout. However, Fabio Cannavaro will be aware that the odds will be stacked against his improving team, with younger stars such as Abdukodir Khusanov, Umarali Rahmonaliev, and Sherzod Esanov likely to form key parts for the future of the national side.

Uzbekistan qualified for the World Cup after winning five of their ten matches, while confidence levels should be high after recording a win over Gabon and a draw against Venezuela this year.

Colombia

• Manager: Nestor Lorenzo
• Odds to Win World Cup: +4500
• Best World Cup Performance: Quarterfinals (2014)
• Key Player: Luis Diaz

Colombia will be preferred to finish second in the Group K standings this year. The South American nation secured their spot in this year’s World Cup after winning seven of their 18 qualifying matches, taking third in overall standings (finishing above Brazil).

Their main threat comes in the quality of their attacking players, with Luis Suarez, Andres Gomez, and Luis Diaz all enjoying excellent club campaigns. The latter was one of the most dynamic forwards in European soccer with Bayern Munich, registering 29 goal involvements in 32 Bundesliga matches.

World Cup 2026 Picks: Who Will Win Group K?

This feels like a top heavy group, with the top two in the betting expected to finish first and second. This summer could be all about the in-form Portuguese players, and we could foresee them winning all three of their group stage matches to put down a marker for the tournament ahead.

• Portugal to Win Group K @ -215 with BetOnline