Portugal is on four points in Group K, ahead of the match against Colombia for matchday 3. Colombia secured its spot in the knockout stage after winning its first two matches.
Portugal did not secure their spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup until more results occurred last night. In case Portugal finishes third, they would be in a good position to be among the top 8 third-place teams.
In the previous match, Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 with a great performance from Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a brace.
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With Portugal set to play in the knockout stages, their opponents in the Round of 32 will depend on where they finish in Group K.
Possible Opponents for Portugal in Round of 32
If Portugal defeats Colombia tonight, they will finish first in Group K with seven points. Portugal’s opponents in the Round of 32 would be a third-place team from groups E, I, J, or L.
Those possible opponents are Ecuador, Senegal, Algeria/Austria, or Croatia/Ghana/England.
If Portugal draws with Colombia, Portugal will finish second in Group K with five points. If Portugal finishes second, their opponents in the Round of 32 will be the team that finishes second in Group L, which is between England, Croatia, and Ghana.
If Portugal loses to Colombia and DR Congo defeats Uzbekistan and ends with a bigger goal difference than Portugal, then Portugal will finish third in Group K with four points.
Portugal finishing third means that their opponents in the Round of 32 would be against the team that finishes first in Group L, which could be England, Ghana, or Croatia.