Five Potential Opponents Portugal May Face in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, Including a Possible Match Against England

Five potential opponents Portugal may face in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, including a possible encounter with England.

On 27 June 2026, we reveal five possible opponents that the Portugal national team could face in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Portugal has already secured advancement by earning 4 points in Group K, ahead of the best third-placed teams from at least 5 of the 12 groups, with only 8 third-placed teams advancing.

Latest standings for Group K

1. Colombia 6 points (4 scored, 1 conceded) *Qualified

2. Portugal 4 points (6 scored, 1 conceded) *Qualified

3. DR Congo 1 point (1 scored, 2 conceded)

4. Uzbekistan 0 points (1 scored, 8 conceded)

The final group stage match for Group K, Portugal vs. Colombia, will be played on Sunday morning, 28 June at 06:30 Thailand time. Both teams will compete directly for the group championship.

Under the leadership of 41-year-old star Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal still has the chance to advance as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in Group K. This means there are seven potential opponents Portugal could meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as follows:

1. Finishing 1st in Group K: Faces the 3rd place team from Group E, I, or L.

- 3rd place Group E (Ecuador) *Finalized

- 3rd place Group I (Senegal) *Finalized

- Possible 3rd place Group L (England / Ghana / Croatia) *Currently Croatia

2. Finishing 2nd in Group K: Faces the 2nd place team from Group L.

- Possible 2nd place Group L (England / Ghana / Croatia) *Currently Ghana

3. Finishing 3rd in Group K: Faces the 1st place team from Group L.

- Possible 1st place Group L (England / Ghana / Croatia) *Currently England