Colombia and Portugal played to a 0-0 draw in Miami after video assistants ruled out a late Colombian goal [1].
The result secures Colombia's position at the top of Group K [1]. While the stalemate prevents a definitive victory for either side, the ruling on the final play of the match underscores the continued influence of VAR on tournament outcomes.
Davinson Sánchez appeared to score a last-gasp winner for Colombia during the closing moments of the match [1]. However, the goal was disallowed after a review by the Video Assistant Referee [1]. Officials determined that Sánchez was offside because his toe was ahead of the last defender [1, 2].
The match took place in the U.S. as part of the 2026 World Cup schedule [1, 2]. Despite the disappointment of the disallowed goal, the point earned from the draw was sufficient to maintain Colombia's lead in the group standings [1].
Portugal's defense held firm for the duration of the match, resulting in a final score of 0-0 [1]. The decision to overturn the goal came after a marginal check of the player's positioning relative to the Portuguese back line [2].
“The match ended 0-0”
The decision to disallow the goal via a marginal toe-length offside call highlights the precision and the controversy of VAR in high-stakes tournament play. By finishing top of Group K, Colombia gains a more favorable seeding for the knockout stages, while Portugal must now navigate the bracket as a runner-up.
