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Colombia and Portugal advance from World Cup group, DR Congo makes knockout stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:57 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Colombia and Portugal advance from World Cup group, DR Congo makes knockout stage

Summary

Colombia and Portugal secured advancement from Group K after their final match ended in a goalless draw on Saturday. Despite missing several opportunities, Colombia topped the group and will face Ghana in the round of 32, while Portugal moves on as runners-up to meet Croatia. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of Congo achieved a historic milestone, qualifying for the knockout stage by rallying to a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan. DR Congo's first World Cup second round appearance follows their previous participation as Zaire in 1974, when they lost all matches. They will now face England in the next round after a late brace from Yoane Wissa sealed their win over Uzbekistan, who heads home.

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By the Numbers

•Colombia draws with Portugal, finishing as Group K winners.
•Portugal advances to face Croatia in knockout stage.
•DR Congo defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockout stages.
•Wissa scores two goals to secure DR Congo's historic progression.
•Uzbekistan is eliminated from the tournament.

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2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Colombia secure group win, Portugal runners-up, DR Congo make history

What they're saying

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Colombia wasted numerous chances and had to settle for a goalless draw with Portugal on Saturday in the final World Cup group stage match, but the South Americans still advanced to the knock-out stage as Group K winners. The Colombians will face Ghana on Friday in the round of 32, while Portugal, who advanced as runners-up, will face Croatia the day before.
— Yahoo Sports

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