On the final matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Group K features a crucial clash as Colombia and Portugal battle to determine who finishes first. The first half comes to an end with a balanced match. Colombia controlled possession for most of the half, while Portugal grew into the game in the final minutes. The score remains 0-0 at halftime.
Albeit their matches against the lower-ranked teams were not easy, Colombia earned two victories that secured a place in the next round before this match. Even so, they are unlikely to change their approach, as a draw would be enough to guarantee first place in the group.
Portugal’s campaign has put them under more pressure. Their unexpected draw against DR Congo left them with just four points after defeating Uzbekistan. As a result, Portugal must beat Colombia to finish at the top of Group K.
Half-time whistle
45+3': The referee brings the first half to an end.
James Rodríguez placed shot for Colombia
45+2': James Rodríguez struck a low, placed effort from outside the box, but the goalkeeper made a good save.
First-half stoppage time added
45': Three minutes of stoppage time are added at the end of the first half.
Gustavo Puerta long-range attempt for Colombia
44': Jhon Durán laid the ball off to Gustavo Puerta, who took a shot from distance, but it went straight into the goalkeeper’s hands.
Defensive lapse by Colombia and João Félix volley for Portugal
41': A lapse in concentration from Colombia’s defense allowed João Félix to receive a throw-in inside the box, control it with his chest, and hit a volley, but it went over the crossbar.
Rúben Neves long-range effort for Portugal
39': Rúben Neves struck a powerful shot from distance, but it went just wide of the post.
Bruno Fernandes chance for Portugal
38': João Cancelo delivered a low cross into the box, Bruno Fernandes met it with a powerful shot inside the area, but the goalkeeper produced a great save.
Match pace slows down
35': The match is lacking clear goal chances in recent minutes.
Colombia controlling possession
30': Colombia keep control of the ball, circulating possession, while Portugal stay compact and wait in their defensive shape.
Match resumes after hydration break
27': The match resumed after the hydration break.
Hydration break
24': The match was paused for a hydration break.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal free kick attempt
23': Cristiano Ronaldo took a long-range free kick, but the shot went straight into the goalkeeper’s hands at mid-height.
Jhon Arias and Colombia close chance
21': James Rodríguez played Jhon Arias into space, and he struck a low shot across goal, but Ruben Neves cleared it off the line just as it was heading wide.
Jhon Córdoba and Luis Díaz for Colombia attacking move down the right
16': Jhon Córdoba used his pace on the right, entered the box and finished low across goal, but the goalkeeper saved it well. Luis Díaz could not convert the rebound.
Gustavo Puerta and Colombia long-range effort
14': Gustavo Puerta struck a powerful left-footed shot, but it went well wide of the target.
Bruno Fernandes and Portugal chance
11': Bruno Fernandes attempted a shot from long range, but it went well wide.
James Rodríguez and Colombia chance
7': James Rodríguez received the ball on the left just outside the box from a tight angle and hit a low shot across goal, but it went well wide.
Pedro Neto and Portugal chance
6': João Félix sent a cross to the far post, where Pedro Neto came close to heading the ball home with no defender around him.
João Neves and Portugal chance
4': A poor clearance by Santiago Arias fell to João Neves, but his volley went well wide.
Luis Díaz and Colombia chance
1': Luis Díaz cut inside from the left and fired a shot that took a deflection. Jhon Córdoba then headed the rebound over the crossbar.
Kickoff
The match between Colombia and Portugal is underway.
Possible next match
The winner of Group K will play a third-placed team on July 3, while the runner-up will face Croatia, who finished second in Group L, on July 2.
Match officials
The refereeing team for this match is headed by Alireza Faghani (Australia). He is assisted by George Lakrindis (Australia) and Andrew Lindsay (Australia), while Héctor Saíd Martínez Sorto (Honduras) serves as the fourth official. Jérôme Brisard (France) is the Video Assistant Referee, with Hernán Mastrángelo (Argentina) as the Assistant VAR.
Group K standings
Colombia and Portugal share Group K with DR Congo and Uzbekistan. Colombia lead the standings with six points (+3 goal difference), Portugal are second with four points (+5 goal difference), DR Congo are third with one point (-1 goal difference), while Uzbekistan are bottom with no points (-7 goal difference).
Confirmed lineups
Colombia (4-2-3-1): Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Deiver Machado; Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma; Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz; Jhon Córdoba.
Portugal (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha; Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix; Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal's list
Colombia's list
The stadium
The match is being played at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. The venue has a capacity of 64,767 spectators.
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