Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
A Selecao compete in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. UEFA qualifier.
Portugal's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #41 in the Draw sloting, Portugal will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group K is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Portugal: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group K is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Portugal match of the World Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 against Congo DR at NRG Stadium.
Group K draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Portugal face in Group K.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal (this page) | #41 | UEFA |
| Congo DR | #42 | CAF |
| Uzbekistan | #43 | AFC |
| Colombia | #44 | CONMEBOL |
Portugal 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
Portugal World Cup history
Portugal have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Portugal data via API
// Fetch Portugal World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=portugal',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Portugal in at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal is in Group K alongside Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group K is #43.
Who is Portugal's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Portugal's best World Cup finish?
Portugal's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Portugal's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Portugal qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Portugal's current Draw sloting?
Portugal are seeded #41 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #41 in the Draw sloting, Portugal will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Portugal's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group K is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. At #41 in the Draw sloting, Portugal will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Portugal fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all Portugal World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Portugal going back to their first tournament.
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