Portugal at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP K · POR · UEFA
Portugal return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 9th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Third place (1966).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Portugal's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 8 |
| Best finish | Third place (1966) |
| Titles | 0 |
Portugal's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal vs DR Congo | JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium |
| Portugal vs Uzbekistan | JUN 23 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium |
| Colombia vs Portugal | JUN 27 · 23:30 UTC | Hard Rock Stadium |
Who else is in Group K?
See the full Group K table and fixtures →
Portugal at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Portugal in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Portugal are in Group K, with Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Portugal play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Portugal face DR Congo on JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX.
- How many World Cups have Portugal won?
- Portugal have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Third place (1966).