95% modelled chance to reach the knockout stage

Portugal World Cup 2026 chances.

The planning model gives Portugal a 95% chance to get out of Group K. Start with the confirmed games against DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, then see which cities open up along each route.

Confirmed schedule

Portugal plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Houston and Miami.

Houston

Wed, Jun 17 · 1:00 PM · vs DR Congo

Houston

Tue, Jun 23 · 1:00 PM · vs Uzbekistan

Miami

Sat, Jun 27 · 7:30 PM · vs Colombia

Match 21USA

Portugal vs DR Congo

Houston

NRG Stadium

Wed, Jun 17 · 1:00 PM

Match 45USA

Portugal vs Uzbekistan

Houston

NRG Stadium

Tue, Jun 23 · 1:00 PM

Match 69USA

Colombia vs Portugal

Miami

Hard Rock Stadium

Sat, Jun 27 · 7:30 PM

Route odds

How could Portugal 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

54%

Finish second

30%

Advance as third

11%

Out in group

5%

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Common questions

Portugal World Cup 2026 FAQ

Where does Portugal play in World Cup 2026?

Portugal plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Houston and Miami.

When is Portugal's first World Cup 2026 match?

Portugal's first group match is Portugal vs DR Congo on Wed, Jun 17 at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Who does Portugal play in the group stage?

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

What stadiums does Portugal play at in World Cup 2026?

Portugal's confirmed group-stage stadiums are NRG Stadium, NRG Stadium, and Hard Rock Stadium.

What is Portugal's possible knockout route?

The knockout route depends on whether Portugal 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

54% route probability

starts Kansas City

Round of 32 · Match 88

Kansas City

Fri, Jul 3 · Arrowhead Stadium

Chance here

54%

Win this match: 65.3%

Total path chance: 35.3%

Next: Atlanta · Round of 16

Lose this match: 34.7%

Total path chance: 18.7%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 95

Atlanta

Tue, Jul 7 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

35.3%

Win this match: 59.8%

Total path chance: 21.1%

Next: Kansas City · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 40.2%

Total path chance: 14.2%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 100

Kansas City

Sat, Jul 11 · Arrowhead Stadium

Chance here

21.1%

Win this match: 54.3%

Total path chance: 11.5%

Next: Atlanta · Semifinal

Lose this match: 45.7%

Total path chance: 9.6%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 102

Atlanta

Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

11.5%

Win this match: 50.8%

Total path chance: 5.8%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 49.2%

Total path chance: 5.7%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

5.8%

Win this match: 47.3%

Total path chance: 2.7%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 52.7%

Total path chance: 3.1%

Next: Eliminated

If group runner-up

30% route probability

starts Toronto

Round of 32 · Match 84

Toronto

Thu, Jul 2 · BMO Field

Chance here

30%

Win this match: 65.3%

Total path chance: 19.6%

Next: Dallas · Round of 16

Lose this match: 34.7%

Total path chance: 10.4%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 93

Dallas

Mon, Jul 6 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

19.6%

Win this match: 59.8%

Total path chance: 11.7%

Next: Los Angeles · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 40.2%

Total path chance: 7.9%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 98

Los Angeles

Fri, Jul 10 · SoFi Stadium

Chance here

11.7%

Win this match: 54.3%

Total path chance: 6.4%

Next: Dallas · Semifinal

Lose this match: 45.7%

Total path chance: 5.3%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 101

Dallas

Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

6.4%

Win this match: 50.8%

Total path chance: 3.3%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 49.2%

Total path chance: 3.1%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

3.3%

Win this match: 47.3%

Total path chance: 1.6%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 52.7%

Total path chance: 1.7%

Next: Eliminated

What this page is for

This page is for quick planning.

If you support Portugal, start here to see the cities that are already locked in. Tickets, hotels, and odds are useful later, but the first question is simpler: where might you need to be?