Portugal's 2026 World Cup Schedule: When and Where Ronaldo's Side Play
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal now know their group stage path at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Roberto Martínez's side have been placed in Group A alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia — and will play two of their three fixtures in Houston before wrapping up the group stage in Miami.
Portugal's Group Stage Fixtures:
- June 17 — Portugal vs DR Congo | Houston Stadium | 1pm ET
- June 23 — Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium | 1pm ET
- June 27 — Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens | 7:30pm ET
The first two matches in Houston represent opportunities for Portugal to build momentum and secure qualification early. The final group game against Colombia in Miami is the one that could define where they finish — Colombia qualified impressively, beating both Argentina and Brazil in CONMEBOL qualifying, and will arrive with genuine ambitions of their own.
For Ronaldo, confirmed to be making his final World Cup appearance at 41, every fixture carries extra weight. Portugal's opening match against DR Congo on June 17 will be one of the most watched games of the group stage — not just for the result, but for what it represents: the beginning of the end of one of football's greatest individual stories.
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
