Colombia Denied Late Winner, Still Finish Above Portugal In FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage
Colombia vs. Portugal Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia and Portugal played out a tense 0-0 draw in their final Group K encounter, a result that proved enough for both sides to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Portugal finished top of the group after remaining unbeaten, while Colombia secured second place thanks to their earlier victories over Uzbekistan and DR Congo. Despite the lack of goals, the contest was fiercely competitive, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the breakthrough against disciplined defensive displays. Portugal controlled possession for long spells, while Colombia threatened on the counterattack in an entertaining tactical battle. The stalemate ended Group K on a dramatic note, with Portugal now set to face Croatia in the Round of 32 and Colombia taking on Ghana in the knockout stage.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) arrives before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez arrives before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7), center, warms-up before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7), center, warms-up before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Portugal's Vitinha (23) kicks the ball as he warms-up before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Colombian fans react during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
A supporter has her stomach painted in Colombia colours before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Colombian fans react ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) wipes his face before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Garden Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) controls the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Garden Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
Portugal stand for a moments silence for the victims of the Venezuelan earthquake victims ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, centre, stands with and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and Director of the FBI, Kash Patel react ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell
Colombia poses for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell
General view during the pregame ceremony before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Marta Lavandier
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) leads the players onto the field to warm up ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) plays at the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo
Portugal's Nuno Mendes (25) and Colombia's Santiago Arias (4) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo
Portugal's Ruben Neves (21) clears the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Garden Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo
Portugal's Nuno Mendes (25) chases Colombia's Jhon Arias (11) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) shoots against Colombia's Jhon Lucumi (3) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
Colombia's Jhon Cordoba (9) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo
Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (12) saves a shot from Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo
Argentina supporters watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal, as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is displayed, ahead of the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026 (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after missing a chance during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026 (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Colombia's Luis Diaz (7), right, and Portugal's Diogo Dalot (5) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026 (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts with teammate Renato Veiga (13) following during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026 (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Players embrace following the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026 (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) waves after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026 (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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