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Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
Group K of the 2026 World Cup consists of Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia. The top two advance to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify. Below: each nation's chances and profile.
Ronaldo plays his sixth World Cup at 41 — a record that will never be broken. But Portugal's real strength lies elsewhere: Bruno Fernandes as captain, Bernardo Silva as silent killer, Vitinha as PSG's Champions-League-winning engine.
First World Cup since 1974 — as Zaire. Fourth at the 2024 Africa Cup.
Historic first World Cup appearance. Reached the U23 Asian Cup final and have a solid base in Asian top football.
James Rodríguez at 34 is back at his best World Cup form since 2014 — when he won the Golden Boot with 6 goals. At Copa América 2024 he led Colombia to the final (lost to Argentina in extra time) and won player of the tournament.
Last updated: 2026-06-07