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Colombia vs Portugal LIVE Updates: Minute-by-minute coverage of the 2026 World Cup Group K game

Mauro Tognacca
Both teams are already secured in the next round
© David Ramos/Getty Images Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesBoth teams are already secured in the next round

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.

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.

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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

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Colombia's list

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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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