Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign Starts June 17 in Group K

• Portugal will kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on June 17 against the winner of Intercontinental Playoff 1 and is placed in Group K.
• Portugal's subsequent group stage matches are against Uzbekistan on June 23 and Colombia on June 27.
• The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature a new format with 48 participating teams divided into 12 groups of four.
• The tournament kicks off on June 11 with co-hosts Mexico and Canada playing the opener in Mexico City.

Why It Matters: New 48-team World Cup format shapes Portugal's 2026 campaign.