Colombia secured the top position in Group K at the 2026 World Cup by drawing 0-0 against Portugal in Miami Gardens, Florida. Despite relentless offensive pressure and outshooting their opponents 24 to 13, Colombia was unable to convert any chances into goals. The match featured a key moment late in the game when a potential winning goal for Colombia was disallowed due to an offside call.

Colombia finished the group stage with a record of two wins, no losses, and one draw, accumulating seven points. Portugal followed with five points after recording one win and two draws. Colombia also held a clear advantage in shots on target, registering six compared to Portugal’s two.

Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas contributed significantly to Colombia’s defensive effort, making two saves and earning his second clean sheet of the tournament. The result grants Colombia an extra day of rest before their next match, as they prepare to face Ghana in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday.

Portugal will meet Croatia in Toronto on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo, who was in the starting lineup for the third consecutive match, was unable to replicate his earlier performance in the tournament when he scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Both teams advance from the group but now face different knockout stage paths.