Complete Portugal World Cup 2026 schedule — Ronaldo’s final World Cup. Group K fixtures against Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia with full dates, times and venues.
Published: June 8, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK
Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certainly playing in his last FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old — the most decorated individual in football history — leads Portugal into a Group K that features one genuinely dangerous opponent in Colombia and two more manageable fixtures. This is Ronaldo’s farewell to football’s greatest stage. Every minute, every match, every goal carries the weight of a career like no other.
Portugal World Cup 2026 — Key Facts
Group: K
Opponents: Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia
FIFA ranking: 6th in the world
Coach: Roberto Martinez
Star player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Opening match: Portugal vs Congo DR — June 17, Houston
Portugal Group Stage Schedule
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Match 1 — Portugal vs Congo DR
Date: Tuesday June 17, 2026
Kickoff: 1pm ET / 6pm BST
Venue: Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), Houston, Texas
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV
Ronaldo’s first match of his final World Cup. Congo DR are competitive but Portugal should win comfortably. Expect Ronaldo to start and chase goals in what could be his last group stage World Cup campaign.
Prediction: Portugal 3-0 Congo DR
Match 2 — Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Date: Tuesday June 24, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), Mexico City, Mexico
Uzbekistan — World Cup debutants — face Portugal and Ronaldo at the Estadio Azteca. The most historic stadium in football. For Uzbekistan’s players, facing Ronaldo at the Azteca will be the greatest moment of their careers. For Portugal, a comfortable win is expected..
Prediction: Portugal 4-0 Uzbekistan
Match 3 — Portugal vs Colombia
Date: Saturday June 28, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: TBC
The real test. Colombia with James Rodriguez are one of the most creative attacking teams in South America. This match likely decides who tops Group K.
Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Colombia
Key Players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias
Need To Know
What group is Portugal in at World Cup 2026?
Group K alongside Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
When does Portugal play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Portugal vs Congo DR on Tuesday June 17 at 1pm ET / 6pm BST at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Conclusion
Ronaldo. Portugal. A final World Cup. The Estadio Azteca. This is the farewell tour of one of the greatest careers in football history. It begins June 17 in Houston.
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