Washington, June 8 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's bid for a first FIFA World Cup title will be one of the major storylines in Group K bringing together Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo and debutant Uzbekistan.

Portugal team: Ranked fifth in the world rankings, Portugal advanced as the group winner in the UEFA qualifiers and arrives at the tournament as the UEFA Nations League champion.

Coach Roberto Martinez has assembled a squad that combines experienced internationals with emerging talent. Midfielders Vitinha and Joao Neves were part of Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League-winning side, while Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva remain key figures for club and country.

In defense, Ruben Dias and Nuno Mendes bring experience from the highest l...