Colombia top Group K as Portugal settle for second after 0-0 draw

Colombia secured top spot in Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal in Miami Gardens. Both teams were already through before kickoff, but the result confirmed Colombia will face Ghana next while Portugal meet Croatia.

The match did not produce a goal, yet it still offered chances and pressure at both ends. Bruno Fernandes was denied by Camilo Vargas in the first half, while Diogo Costa’s six saves underlined how much work Portugal’s goalkeeper had to do.

Portugal reach the knockout stage after an uneven group campaign: a draw with Congo DR, a heavy win over Uzbekistan, and now a stalemate with Colombia. Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals against Uzbekistan remain one of their headline moments, as they made him the first player to score at six World Cups.

For Colombia, the group win continues a strong return after missing the 2022 tournament. James Rodríguez also added a milestone, making his 11th men’s World Cup appearance to move beyond Freddy Rincón and Carlos Valderrama for the Colombian record.