Colombia and Portugal draw scoreless in World Cup match
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Colombia and Portugal played to a scoreless draw in a World Cup Group K match on Saturday night. The draw secured Colombia's position as the top team in the group, even as they had a late goal by Davinson Sanchez disallowed due to offside. Both teams showed strong attacks, with Colombia's goalkeeper Camilo Vargas making crucial saves to maintain the stalemate. With the result, Colombia will face Ghana in the last 32 next Friday, while Portugal, who finished second in the group, will play Croatia on Thursday.
- •Colombia finishes top of World Cup Group K after draw.
- •Davinson Sanchez had a late goal ruled out for offside.
- •Colombia faces Ghana in the knockout stage next Friday.
- •Portugal will play Croatia in their last 32 match on Thursday.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo's influence was limited during the match.
- 3:13 AMESPN — Colombia take top spot after Portugal stalemate
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw
- 1:46 AMThe Guardian Sport — Colombia take top spot over Portugal after draw in battle of World Cup heavyweights
"While wonderful and typical theatre, it was plainly ridiculous. “I’m back!” roared Cristiano Ronaldo, as if playing a key part in Portugal’s dismissal of Uzbekistan was in any way significant. Ronaldo toiled against DR Congo and was comfortably kept quiet here by Colombia. The stars have turned up at this World Cup. Ronaldo, though, still has a way to go if seeking to prove his omnipresence at this tournament will not hinder Portuguese hopes of glory. Nobody other than Father Time has chased down Ronaldo. An alternative quote, from Trainspotting, feels more apposite than what the 41-year-old bawled into a camera as Uzbekistan were swatted aside. “Well, at one time, you’ve got it, then you lose it, and it’s gone for ever,” observed Sick Boy in an Edinburgh park. Add Ronaldo to a list that, as per the film scene, includes David Bowie, Lou Reed, Charlie Nicholas and Malcolm McLaren. Eclectic company. Ronaldo actually wants to be in the same discussion as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. He once was. Now? It is a tricky point to enforce. Continue reading...
"Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after playing out a highly-entertaining end-to-end 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday.He wagged his finger in disagreement and the Colombian fans groaned in disappointment but they at least had reason to celebrate finishing top of the group. pi/nf
"Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.
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External links- ESPNJun 28, 2026, 3:13 AMColombia take top spot after Portugal stalemate
Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:50 AMColombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw
Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after playing out a highly-entertaining end-to-end 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday.He wagged his finger in disagreement and the Colombian fans groaned in disappointment but they at least had reason to celebrate finishing top of the group. pi/nf
- The Guardian SportJun 28, 2026, 1:46 AMColombia take top spot over Portugal after draw in battle of World Cup heavyweights
While wonderful and typical theatre, it was plainly ridiculous. “I’m back!” roared Cristiano Ronaldo, as if playing a key part in Portugal’s dismissal of Uzbekistan was in any way significant. Ronaldo toiled against DR Congo and was comfortably kept quiet here by Colombia. The stars have turned up at this World Cup. Ronaldo, though, still has a way to go if seeking to prove his omnipresence at this tournament will not hinder Portuguese hopes of glory. Nobody other than Father Time has chased down Ronaldo. An alternative quote, from Trainspotting, feels more apposite than what the 41-year-old bawled into a camera as Uzbekistan were swatted aside. “Well, at one time, you’ve got it, then you lose it, and it’s gone for ever,” observed Sick Boy in an Edinburgh park. Add Ronaldo to a list that, as per the film scene, includes David Bowie, Lou Reed, Charlie Nicholas and Malcolm McLaren. Eclectic company. Ronaldo actually wants to be in the same discussion as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. He once was. Now? It is a tricky point to enforce. Continue reading...
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