11.2% modelled chance to reach the semifinal

Colombia World Cup 2026 chances.

The route model gives Colombia a 23.4% chance to reach the quarterfinal and a 11.2% chance to reach the semifinal. Start with the confirmed games against Uzbekistan, DR Congo, and Portugal, then see which cities open up along each route.

Confirmed schedule

Colombia plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Miami.

Chance ladder

How far could Colombia go?

These are model estimates for route planning. They use the confirmed bracket path plus a static team-strength rating, so they are not live betting odds and they do not yet ingest match results minute by minute.

Knockouts

89.6%

Quarterfinal

23.4%

Semifinal

11.2%

Final

4.9%

Champion

2%

Tournament is live

Check today's games before planning Colombia's route.

The current-slate page shows today's listed matches, kickoff times, cities, stadiums, and links back to the team and match pages that matter next.

Route model

How could Colombia get through?

This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.

Win group

42%

Finish second

32%

Advance as third

15.6%

Out in group

10.4%

Before you book

Turn Colombia's route into a plan.

Colombia is confirmed for Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Miami. Use those cities as the base case, then keep the knockout rounds flexible until the group table is clearer.

Common questions

Colombia World Cup 2026 FAQ

Where does Colombia play in World Cup 2026?

Colombia plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Miami.

When is Colombia's first World Cup 2026 match?

Colombia's first group match is Uzbekistan vs Colombia on Wed, Jun 17 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Who does Colombia play in the group stage?

Colombia plays Uzbekistan, DR Congo, and Portugal in Group K.

What stadiums does Colombia play at in World Cup 2026?

Colombia's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Estadio Azteca, Estadio Akron, and Hard Rock Stadium.

What is Colombia's possible knockout route?

The knockout route depends on whether Colombia wins Group K, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.

Group K

Compare the group

Match-by-match path

Win, lose, where next?

Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.

If group winner

42% route probability

starts Kansas City

Round of 32 · Match 88

Kansas City

Fri, Jul 3 · Arrowhead Stadium

Chance here

42%

Win this match: 59%

Total path chance: 24.8%

Next: Atlanta · Round of 16

Lose this match: 41%

Total path chance: 17.2%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 95

Atlanta

Tue, Jul 7 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

24.8%

Win this match: 53.5%

Total path chance: 13.3%

Next: Kansas City · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 46.5%

Total path chance: 11.5%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 100

Kansas City

Sat, Jul 11 · Arrowhead Stadium

Chance here

13.3%

Win this match: 48%

Total path chance: 6.4%

Next: Atlanta · Semifinal

Lose this match: 52%

Total path chance: 6.9%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 102

Atlanta

Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

6.4%

Win this match: 44.5%

Total path chance: 2.8%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 55.5%

Total path chance: 3.6%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

2.8%

Win this match: 41%

Total path chance: 1.1%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 59%

Total path chance: 1.7%

Next: Eliminated

If group runner-up

32% route probability

starts Toronto

Round of 32 · Match 84

Toronto

Thu, Jul 2 · BMO Field

Chance here

32%

Win this match: 59%

Total path chance: 18.9%

Next: Dallas · Round of 16

Lose this match: 41%

Total path chance: 13.1%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 93

Dallas

Mon, Jul 6 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

18.9%

Win this match: 53.5%

Total path chance: 10.1%

Next: Los Angeles · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 46.5%

Total path chance: 8.8%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 98

Los Angeles

Fri, Jul 10 · SoFi Stadium

Chance here

10.1%

Win this match: 48%

Total path chance: 4.8%

Next: Dallas · Semifinal

Lose this match: 52%

Total path chance: 5.3%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 101

Dallas

Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

4.8%

Win this match: 44.5%

Total path chance: 2.1%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 55.5%

Total path chance: 2.7%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

2.1%

Win this match: 41%

Total path chance: 0.9%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 59%

Total path chance: 1.2%

Next: Eliminated

Model notes

Built for decisions, labelled as an estimate.

Current model version: static team strength plus confirmed schedule and bracket routes, updated July 14, 2026. Use it to compare route risk and travel options. Check official ticket, match, and team sources before booking.