MIAMI — Portugal concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage campaign with a 0-0 draw against Colombia at Miami Stadium, a result that confirms the Seleção as Group K runners-up. While both teams had already secured their progression to the knockout stages, the stalemate ensured that Colombia finished at the top of the group, while Portugal must now prepare for a challenging Round of 32 encounter against Croatia.
The match was a physical and tactical battle, marked by high intensity and numerous chances for both sides. Colombia, backed by a fervent crowd, threatened early through Jhon Córdoba, who tested Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa with a sharp effort inside the opening minute. As the game progressed, Portugal found their rhythm, with Bruno Fernandes orchestrating play and coming close to breaking the deadlock with a point-blank strike that was denied by a brilliant save from Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.
0-0 Draw: VAR Rules Out Sanchez Winner, Croatia Next
• Result: Portugal 0-0 Colombia, Portugal 2nd in Group K
• Drama: Davinson Sanchez header disallowed for offside
• Chances: Vargas saves Fernandes. Costa denies Cordoba early
• Next: Portugal vs Croatia, Toronto, July 2, 2026 R32
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Despite persistent pressure from both sides, neither team could find a decisive goal. The most dramatic moment arrived in stoppage time when Davinson Sánchez appeared to have headed home a winner for Colombia, only for the goal to be disallowed following a marginal offside call by the assistant referee.
"We knew it would be a difficult game against a very strong opponent," noted Portugal coach Roberto Martínez following the match. "While we aimed for the win to top the group, our focus now shifts entirely to the knockout phase."
Portugal finishes second in Group K with five points, having secured one win and two draws. Colombia takes the top spot with seven points. With the group stage now behind them, Portugal travels to Toronto to face Croatia, who qualified as runners-up in Group L, in a highly anticipated Round of 32 clash scheduled for July 2, 2026.
