Latest matchday stakes
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan (2026-06-28, 00:30 BST / Jun 27 19:30 ET, Atlanta) remains the key fixture for this scenario page. Determines whether DR Congo or Uzbekistan is likely third; DR Congo can challenge Portugal only with a large swing.
The live result paths still center on Uzbekistan and DR Congo and their effect on the automatic spots plus the third-place table.
- Colombia W; DR Congo W: Colombia 1st; Portugal/DR Congo fight 2nd/3rd. Portugal or DR Congo 4 pts.
- Colombia W; DR Congo-Uzbekistan draw: Colombia 1st; Portugal 2nd; DR Congo 3rd. DR Congo 2 pts likely out.
- Colombia W; Uzbekistan W: Colombia 1st; Portugal 2nd; Uzbekistan 3rd. Uzbekistan 3 pts, very poor GD likely out.