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Colombia Top Group K After Goalless Draw vs Portugal

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Colombia Top Group K After Goalless Draw vs Portugal

Colombia secured top spot in Group K after battling Portugal to a thrilling 0-0 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Miami Stadium. Despite producing 36 combined shots, neither side managed to find the breakthrough in an entertaining contest.

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Colombia started brightly with Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba and Jhon Arias all forcing Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa into crucial saves, while Ruben Neves made a goal-line clearance to deny Arias. Portugal responded through Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix, but Camilo Vargas stood firm in the Colombian goal.

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After the break, Colombia continued to dominate possession and chances. Richard Rios, Jhon Arias and Gustavo Puerta all came close before Davinson Sanchez thought he had scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.

The result ensured Colombia finished top of Group K after earlier victories over Uzbekistan and DR Congo, while Portugal advanced to the Round of 32 as runners-up.
Portugal will face Croatia in Toronto on 3 July, while Colombia take on Ghana in Kansas City on 4 July.

Player of the Match: Diogo Costa (Portugal)

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