Portugal enter with Cristiano Ronaldo playing his sixth World Cup. Colombia arrive after a strong Copa America run. DR Congo return after 50 years, and Uzbekistan make their tournament debut.
Below are the fixtures, confirmed squads, and the latest betting odds.
🗓️ Fixtures, Dates, UK Kick-Off Times and Stadiums
All match times have been converted to UK time (BST):
- 17 June 2026, 18:00 BST: Portugal vs DR Congo – Houston (United States).
- 18 June 2026, 03:00 BST: Uzbekistan vs Colombia – Mexico City (Mexico).
- 23 June 2026, 18:00 BST: Portugal vs Uzbekistan – Houston (United States).
- 24 June 2026, 03:00 BST: Colombia vs DR Congo – Guadalajara (Mexico).
- 28 June 2026, 00:30 BST: Colombia vs Portugal – Miami (United States).
- 28 June 2026, 00:30 BST: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan – Atlanta (United States).
📋 Official Squad Lists
Colombia and DR Congo have confirmed their 26-man squads. Portugal and Uzbekistan are using provisional lists.
🇵🇹 Portugal (Provisional 27-man Squad)
Roberto Martinez leads a squad full of options. Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva are the main names. Joao Palhinha missed the cut.
- Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho.
- Defenders: Tomas Araujo, Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes, Matheus Nunes, Nelson Semedo, Renato Veiga.
- Midfielders: Samuel Costa, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha.
- Forwards: Francisco Conceicao, Joao Felix, Goncalo Guedes, Rafael Leao, Pedro Neto, Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Francisco Trincao.
🇨🇴 Colombia (26-man Squad)
Nestor Lorenzo keeps the base of his Copa America team. Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez lead the attack.
- Goalkeepers: Alvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina.
- Defenders: Daniel Munoz, Santiago Arias, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado, Johan Mojica.
- Midfielders: Gustavo Puerta, James Rodriguez, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Fernando Quintero, Richard Rios, Kevin Castano, Jaminton Campaz, Juan Portilla.
- Forwards: Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez, Jhon Cordoba, Carlos Gomez, Juan Camilo Hernandez.
🇨🇩 DR Congo (26-man Squad)
Sebastien Desabre manages their return. Chancel Mbemba, Gael Kakuta and Cedric Bakambu are the key experienced players.
- Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi, Thimothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo.
- Defenders: Chancel Mbemba, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Alex Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Joris Kayembe, Steve Kapuadi, Aaron Tshibola, Dylan Batubinsika, Gedeon Kalulu.
- Midfielders: Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Nathanael Mbuku, Brian Cipenga, Meschack Elia, Gael Kakuta.
- Forwards: Theo Bongonda, Fiston Mayele, Cedric Bakambu, Simon Banza, Yoane Wissa.
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (Provisional 30-man Squad)
Fabio Cannavaro guides the debutants. Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev are their main players.
- Goalkeepers: Botirali Ergashev, Abduvohid Nematov, Utkir Yusupov.
- Defenders: Abdullah Abdullaev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Umarbek Eshmuradov, Bekhruz Karimov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Umaraali Rakhmonaliev, Farrukh Sayfiev, Avazbek Ulmasaliev, Jakhongir Urozov, Ruslanbek Yiyanov.
- Midfielders: Sherzod Esanov, Azizbek Ganiev, Dostonbek Hamdamov, Odiljon Hamrobekov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Jashur Jaloliddinov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov.
- Forwards: Azizbek Amonov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeev, Sherzod Temirov, Oston Urunov.
💰 Team Outright Odds
Portugal are the clear favourites. Colombia are backed for the second qualifying spot.
To Win Group K
- Portugal: 2/5
- Colombia: 11/4
- DR Congo: 8/1
- Uzbekistan: 40/1
To Qualify from the Group Stage
- Portugal: 1/14
- Colombia: 4/7
- DR Congo: 7/4
- Uzbekistan: 15/2
To Reach the Round of 16
- Portugal: 4/9
- Colombia: 11/10
- DR Congo: 4/1
- Uzbekistan: 12/1
To Reach the Quarter-Finals
- Portugal: 5/4
- Colombia: 9/4
- DR Congo: 12/1
- Uzbekistan: 40/1
To Reach the Semi-Finals
- Portugal: 5/2
- Colombia: 6/1
- DR Congo: 40/1
- Uzbekistan: 100/1
To Reach the Final
- Portugal: 5/1
- Colombia: 14/1
- DR Congo: 200/1
- Uzbekistan: 400/1
To Win the World Cup
- Portugal: 11/1
- Colombia: 33/1
- DR Congo: 750/1
- Uzbekistan: 1500/1
⚽ Match Betting Odds (1X2)
- Portugal (27/100) vs DR Congo (5/1) | Draw: 8/1
- Uzbekistan (13/2) vs Colombia (2/5) | Draw: 7/2
- Portugal (11/50) vs Uzbekistan (9/1) | Draw: 5/1
- Colombia (12/25) vs DR Congo (11/2) | Draw: 29/10
- Colombia (12/5) vs Portugal (23/20) | Draw: 9/4
- DR Congo (29/20) vs Uzbekistan (9/5) | Draw: 23/10
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⭐ Individual Player Odds: Top Scorer, Golden Ball and Awards
To Win the Golden Boot (Top Scorer)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 20/1
- Luis Suarez (Colombia): 33/1
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal): 40/1
- Goncalo Ramos (Portugal): 50/1
- Luis Diaz (Colombia): 50/1
- Pedro Neto (Portugal): 66/1
- James Rodriguez (Colombia): 100/1
To Win the Golden Ball (Best Player)
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal): 20/1
- Vitinha (Portugal): 25/1
- Bernardo Silva (Portugal): 33/1
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 33/1
- Luis Diaz (Colombia): 66/1
- Nuno Mendes (Portugal): 66/1
- James Rodriguez (Colombia): 100/1
- Luis Suarez (Colombia): 100/1
- Abduqodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan): 500/1
To Be the Top Assist Provider
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal): 10/1
- Bernardo Silva (Portugal): 50/1
- Pedro Neto (Portugal): 50/1
- Luis Diaz (Colombia): 66/1
(For the Golden Glove, Diogo Costa is priced at 10/1 and Camilo Vargas at 50/1).
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