Portugal needs at least a win or draw against Colombia to advance from Group K, and a win would also give Portugal the group lead. A loss can still leave Portugal alive, but it depends on DR Congo’s result and goal difference.

Group path

  • Win: Portugal tops the group.
  • Draw: Portugal advances as runner-up.
  • Loss: Portugal may still advance if DR Congo do not win, or if goal difference works in Portugal’s favor.

What this means

In practical terms, Portugal’s safest route is to take points from Colombia. The team still controls its own fate, but a victory removes the uncertainty around tiebreakers and third-place qualification.

One-line answer

Portugal needs at least a draw to advance securely , and a win to guarantee the best possible finish.