The countdown is underway for the biggest football event in the globe, FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring 48 teams across more than 100 match fixtures. The globetrotting event, jointly hosted by Canada, United States of America, and Mexico, is scheduled to be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Significantly, the standout players in group ‘K’ remains Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Diaz, Bruno Fernandez, and Rafael Leao, among others. Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and Congo DR are part of group ‘K’. While Portugal and Colombia are favourites to advance from group ‘K’, DR Congo and World Cup debutants Uzbekistan could be the surprise packages.
The below list accounts official players by the respective teams in group ‘K’ for the 2026 FIFA world cup:
Portugal full squad list
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva
Defenders: Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Tomas Araujo, Diogo Dalot, Renato Veiga, Goncalo Inacio, Joao Cancelo, Samu Costa, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: Matheus Nunes, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Neves, Ruben Neves, Vitinha
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Franciso Trincao, Rafael Leao, Pedro Neto, Goncalo Guedes, Franciso Conceicao
Uzbekistan full squad list
Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov, Abduvohid Nematov, Botirali Ergashev
Defenders: Abdukodir Khusanov, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Rustam Ashurmatov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Umar Eshmurodov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Behruzjon Karimov, Avazbek Ulmasaliyev, Jakhongir Urozov
Midfielders: Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Odiljon Xamrobekov, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Oston Urunov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Azizjon Ganiev, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Sherzod Esanov
Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov, Azizbek Amonov, Igor Sergeev
Colombia full squad list
Goalkeepers: David Ospina, Camilo Vargas, Alvaro Montero
Defenders: Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, Gustavo, Puerta, Johan Mojica, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado, Davinson Sanchez
Midfielders: Kevin Castano, Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Juan Portilla, Jefferson Lerma, Juan Quinterno
Forwards: Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba, Cucho Hernandez, Jaminton Campaz, Luis Suarez, Andres Gomez
Congo DR full squad list
Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi, Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Steve Kapaudi, Axel Tuanzebe, Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Chancel Mbemba, Gedeon Kalulu, Arthur Masuaku
Midfielders: Ngalayel Mukau, Nathanael Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Theo Bongonda, Noah Sadiki, Aaron Tshibola, Charles Pickel, Edo Kayembe ‘
Forwards: Brian Cipenga, Gael Kakuta, Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa, Simon Banza
Published – June 10, 2026 03:16 pm IST