​  Colombia vs. Portugal scenarios, explained: How final Group K game will impact 2026 World Cup bracket originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Colombia and Portugal clash in one of the most intriguing games in the final round of group-stage matches at the World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo came to the party last time out, scoring at a record-extending sixth World Cup as his brace helped Portugal to a 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan.Los Cafeteros also beat the tournament debutants, 3-1 in their opening match, while a 1-0 victory against a stubborn DR Congo last time out means they are already guaranteed a place in the knockout rounds.But there is still plenty up for grabs in Miami on Friday night.2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup ticketsWorld Cup Group K as it standsPosTeamPTSGPWLDGFGAGD1.Colombia6220041+32.Portugal4210161+53.DR Congo1201112-14.Uzbekistan0202018-7Colombia vs. Portugal World Cup Group K scenariosA draw will be enough for Colombia to finish top of the group after Portugal dropped points in their opening 1-1 draw with DR Congo.Portugal must win to overhaul Colombia and finish top of the group. And the layout of the knock-out stage bracket makes that something worth fighting for.The winners of Group K will take on a third-place finisher in the Round of 32, with the winner of the game between Group B winner Switzerland and another of the best third-place cohort awaiting in the last 16.The team that comes second in Group K will face the runner-up from Group L, where England, Ghana and Croatia are the teams in contention. The last 16 would feature a possible meeting with the winner of Group H, most likely European champions Spain.DR Congo still has a chance of finishing above Portugal if the Selecao lose to Portugal and they beat Uzbekistan. However, those results would need to produce a five-goal swing on goal difference.Group K schedule, resultsDateTime (ET)MatchLocationWed, Jun. 171 p.m.Portugal 1, DR Congo 1NRG Stadium, Houston Wed, Jun. 1710 p.m.Uzbekistan 1, Colombia 3Estadio Azteca, Mexico CityTues, Jun. 231 p.m.Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0NRG Stadium, HoustonTues, Jun. 2310 p.m.Colombia 1, DR Congo 0Estadio Akron, ZapopanSat, Jun. 277:30 p.m.Colombia, Portugal Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Sat, Jun. 277:30 p.m.DR Congo vs. UzbekistanMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta      ​Read More