Colombia and Portugal played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Miami [1], [2], [7].
The result determines the final seeding for the knockout stages, as both teams had already secured qualification before the match began [6].
The scoreless encounter took place in the U.S. as the two sides fought for the top position in Group K [7]. While neither side found the back of the net, the match remained competitive until the final whistle.
Colombia nearly broke the deadlock late in the game. A goal scored by Davinson Sánchez was ruled out by officials for offside [8]. The decision left the scoreline unchanged and ensured that neither team could claim a victory in the closing match of the group stage.
Because the match ended in a stalemate, Colombia finished as the top team in Group K [4]. Portugal finished the group stage in second place [5].
Both squads entered the match with the primary objective of deciding the group rankings, as their progression to the next round was already guaranteed [6]. The defensive discipline displayed by both teams prevented any goals from being scored throughout the 90 minutes [1], [2].
“Colombia finished top of Group K”
By finishing first in Group K, Colombia earns a potentially more favorable matchup in the knockout bracket. While Portugal's second-place finish does not eliminate them, it likely sets them up against a group winner from another section, increasing the difficulty of their path toward the final.
