Colombia secures Group K advance while DR Congo also qualifies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Colombia drew 0-0 with Portugal on June 27 at the 2026 World Cup, finishing first in Group K with seven points. The result was enough to ensure Colombia's advancement, while Portugal ended second with five points. DR Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on the same day allowed them to secure a spot in the knockout stage as one of the top third-place teams, marking their first knockout round appearance in World Cup history. Colombia will face Ghana on July 3, while Portugal is set to meet Croatia on July 2.
- •Colombia finishes first in Group K after a scoreless draw with Portugal.
- •Portugal takes second place in the group with five points.
- •DR Congo secures a knockout stage berth with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
- •Colombia will play Ghana on July 3 in the Round of 32.
- •Portugal is set to face Croatia on July 2.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Colombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Colombia wins Group K thanks to Portugal draw as DR Congo also advances
"Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
"We won't get a meeting between Messi and Ronaldo in the quarterfinals.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:52 AMColombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal
Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:51 AM2026 World Cup: Colombia wins Group K thanks to Portugal draw as DR Congo also advances
We won't get a meeting between Messi and Ronaldo in the quarterfinals.
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