Group K — Football World Cup 2026: Teams, TV & Streaming
Group K at the Football World Cup 2026 is done: Colombia won the group, Portugal advanced second. DR Congo advanced as a best third. See results and US TV.
Exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 70 matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network, 34 air on FS1 with a cable subscription. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One requires TV-provider sign-in for most matches.
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.
Group K of the Football World Cup 2026 is complete. Colombia, Portugal, DR Congo, and Uzbekistan contested six matches at venues in the United States and Mexico from to . Colombia won the group with 7 points. Portugal advanced in second place with 5 points. DR Congo finished third with 4 points and advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Uzbekistan were eliminated in fourth with 0 points.
Which teams were in Group K?
Group K was contested by Colombia (CONMEBOL, South America), Portugal (UEFA, Europe), DR Congo (CAF, Africa), and Uzbekistan (AFC, Asia) — four teams from four different confederations, spanning every major global region. Browse the full squad list on the teams page.
What is the Group K match schedule?
All six Group K matches, with US viewing dates and kickoff times:
A note on the Mexican venues: Both Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara observe CST (UTC−6) year-round with no daylight saving. Houston, Miami Gardens, and Atlanta are on EDT/CDT (UTC−4/UTC−5) during the tournament, so the two Mexican evening kickoffs start two hours earlier in local Mexican time than in US Eastern time. Estadio Azteca, with a capacity of 87,000, is the largest stadium at the Football World Cup 2026. See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
How was Group K decided?
The top two teams from Group K advanced automatically to the round of 32, with the third-place team also advancing as one of the eight best third-placed sides across all twelve groups. Teams were ranked by points first, then goal difference, then goals scored. The final standings: Colombia 1st with 7 points (GD +3); Portugal 2nd with 5 points (GD +5); DR Congo 3rd with 4 points (GD +1); Uzbekistan 4th with 0 points. Colombia (1K) face Ghana in the round of 32; Portugal (2K) face Croatia; DR Congo (3K) face England. See all group standings via the groups hub or the full bracket.
Where can I watch Group K in the US?
English-language coverage of Group K aired on FOX or FS1, depending on the individual match. FOX broadcasts were free over the air; FS1 required a cable or satellite subscription. For Spanish-speaking viewers, Telemundo carried matches free over the air, with some fixtures on Universo via cable. Peacock streamed all Football World Cup 2026 matches live in Spanish and was the single streaming option covering the complete Group K schedule. Visit the where to watch guide for a full breakdown of broadcasters, or the schedule to find kickoff times for every match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams were in Group K of the World Cup 2026?
Group K featured four teams from four confederations: Colombia (CONMEBOL, South America), Portugal (UEFA, Europe), DR Congo (CAF, Africa), and Uzbekistan (AFC, Asia). It was one of the few groups at the Football World Cup 2026 where every team came from a different confederation.
When did Group K play at the Football World Cup 2026?
Group K ran from to . Two matches opened on June 17, two more followed on June 23–24, and the decisive simultaneous final-day fixtures concluded on June 27 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Who advanced from Group K at the Football World Cup 2026?
Colombia won Group K with 7 points and a goal difference of +3, advancing as group winners (1K). Portugal finished second with 5 points and a goal difference of +5 (2K). DR Congo advanced third with 4 points and a goal difference of +1 — confirmed as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Uzbekistan were eliminated in fourth with 0 points.
What channel was Group K World Cup 2026 on in the US?
Group K matches aired in English on FOX or FS1. Spanish-language coverage was on Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo (cable). Peacock streamed all Football World Cup 2026 matches live in Spanish and was the single streaming option covering every Group K fixture. Check the individual match pages for per-match channel assignments.
Can I watch Group K for free in the US?
Spanish-language coverage of every Group K match was free over the air on Telemundo (or on Universo via cable). English coverage aired on FOX (free OTA) or FS1 (cable subscription required) depending on the match. The two free Tubi streams confirmed for 2026 were the June 11 opening match and USA vs Paraguay on June 12 — neither was a Group K fixture.