Colombia finished at the top of Group K after a tense 0-0 draw against Portugal, while DR Congo secured the final Round of 32 spot from the group with an impressive 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The final matchday produced contrasting contests. Colombia and Portugal played out a tactical stalemate in Miami, whereas DR Congo overturned an early deficit in Atlanta to keep their World Cup journey alive. The results confirmed Colombia as group winners, Portugal as runners-up, and DR Congo as one of the best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group K Complete Schedule
Colombia Hold Portugal to Seal Top Spot in Group K
Colombia only needed a draw to secure the top spot of Group K, and they achieved exactly that with a disciplined defensive display against Portugal.
Although the match ended goalless, it was far from uneventful. Both sides created several opportunities, but excellent goalkeeping and last-ditch defending ensured neither could find the breakthrough. Colombia even thought they had scored late in the game, only for VAR to rule the goal out for offside.
The draw extended Colombia’s unbeaten run in the tournament and ensured they finished Group K leaders with seven points, setting up a Round of 32 clash against Ghana.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group K): Colombia vs Portugal Official Match Stats
Colombia vs Portugal Match Highlights
- Full Time: Colombia 0-0 Portugal
- Colombia finished first in Group K.
- Portugal qualified as Group K runners-up.
- VAR ruled out a late Colombia winner.
- Both teams advanced to the Round of 32.
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DR Congo Come From Behind to Beat Uzbekistan 3-1
In Atlanta, DR Congo delivered one of their finest World Cup performances by recovering from an early setback to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1.
Uzbekistan appeared to take the lead inside the opening minutes, but the goal was ruled out for offside. They eventually found the breakthrough through Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute.
DR Congo responded after the break. Yoane Wissa converted a penalty to level the score before Fiston Mayele fired the Africans ahead midway through the second half. Deep into stoppage time, Wissa added his second goal to secure an emphatic 3-1 victory.
The win moved DR Congo into the Round of 32 as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams, while Uzbekistan exited without a point.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group K): DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Official Match Stats
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Match Highlights
- Full Time: DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan
- Eldor Shomurodov opened the scoring for Uzbekistan.
- Yoane Wissa scored twice for DR Congo.
- Fiston Mayele netted the decisive winning goal.
- DR Congo advanced to the Round of 32.
Group K Final Standings
| Position | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | Qualified (Group Winners) |
| 2 | Portugal | Qualified (Runners-up) |
| 3 | DR Congo | Qualified (Best Third-Placed Team) |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | Eliminated |
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What It Means
Colombia’s disciplined draw ensured they entered the knockout stage as Group K winners, while Portugal comfortably progressed in second place. DR Congo completed the group’s dramatic finale by producing a memorable comeback victory that extended their World Cup campaign into the Round of 32.
With all three qualified teams showing different strengths—Colombia’s defensive stability, Portugal’s control, and DR Congo’s resilience—Group K produced one of the most competitive finishes of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.