- Stage
- Group K
- Date
- Capacity
- 72K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00 AM
Mexico City
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 AM
London (UK)
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM
The teams
Venue: NRG Stadium
FIFA tournament name Houston Stadium — capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Houston.
Transit on match day
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, very humid — 26-34°C, matches climate-controlled
Airports
Houston Intercontinental (IAH) · Houston Hobby (HOU)
Where to stay
Downtown Houston, Montrose, The Heights
Full travel guide: Houston World Cup 2026 host city →
Group K standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | #5 |
| 2 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | #13 |
| 3 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | #46 |
| 4 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | #50 |
Other Group K fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group K Jun 17 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group K Jun 23 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Colombia vs DR Congo
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
Colombia vs Portugal
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group K 02:00 UTC (next day) · Mexico City Stadium
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group L 20:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
England vs Croatia
Group L 23:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Ghana vs Panama
Other matches at NRG Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group F Jun 20 · 17:00 UTC
Netherlands vs Sweden
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
R32 Jun 29 · 17:00 UTC
Group C winner vs Group F runner-up
Portugal vs DR Congo — FAQ
When is Portugal vs DR Congo kicking off?
June 17, 2026 at 17:00 UTC (NRG Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Portugal vs DR Congo being played?
NRG Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Houston Stadium) in Houston. Capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group K fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Portugal's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. RTP · SportTV is the primary broadcaster in Portugal.
How do I get to NRG Stadium on match day?
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Who else is in Group K?
Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jun 17, 10:00 AM · Mexico City: Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 AM · London (UK): Wed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM