FIFA World Cup Group K

World Cup 2026 Group K Betting

Group K includes Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan and Congo DR. Portugal begin their campaign against the play-off winner in Houston, while Colombia face Uzbekistan in the group’s other opening match in Mexico City on 17 June.

Each country will play three games and while topping the group remains the central focus in World Cup 2026 Group K Winner betting, second place is enough to move on, and the expanded 48-team format means some third-placed teams will also progress to the round of 32.

You can access the latest World Cup odds and bet on Group K markets here at Paddy Power. Available options include betting on the winner of Group K, who will advance from the group and prices on which team could finish bottom.

Who are the World Cup 2026 Group K Favourites?

Portugal will arrive in the United States with a squad that has the potential to go further than they have in previous editions. Since 2006, the Portuguese have not made a World Cup semi-final despite the talent available, and recent exits have followed the same pattern: controlled games that drift away when it matters.

Ronaldo is still central to how they play, but the numbers point elsewhere. CR7 has no goals in his last World Cup knockout matches and none at Euro 2024. When he was left out against Switzerland in 2022, his replacement scored a hat-trick. Even so, the Portuguese midfield remains elite, and they have the control that usually leads to points across three games, which is likely to set the pace in this group.

Recent results put Colombia firmly in the mix as potential Group K winners. Wins over Brazil and Argentina during qualification, along with a run to the Copa América final, prove how dangerous they are. They have only gone beyond the group stage three times, so the ceiling has not always been high, but this setup suits them. Luis Díaz offers a direct route forward, James Rodríguez still finds space others miss, and in games that open up, they carry enough threat to turn margins their way.

Uzbekistan have lost just one of their last 16 qualifiers and arrive in this summer’s showpiece as CAFA Nations Cup winners, so there is real progress behind their qualification. But this is their first World Cup, and the gap shows in the pricing.

Players like Eldor Shomurodov and Abdukodir Khusanov give them a foothold, yet most of their matches here are likely to be played without the ball. Taking points off either of the top two would influence the final group standings.

How to bet on World Cup 2026 Group K betting markets with Paddy Power?

Log into your Paddy Power account to bet on World Cup 2026 Group K Winner. From the homepage, select ‘Football’, then go to ‘Competitions’ and choose ‘FIFA World Cup 2026’. From there, click on ‘Outrights’ and scroll down to Group K.

You will then see the available markets, including World Cup 2026 Group K Winner odds and qualification betting options. To place your Group K bet, enter your preferred stake and confirm your selection in the betting slip.