Colombia's Davinson Sánchez denied World Cup goal by narrow offside call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Colombia faced Portugal in a World Cup match on June 27, 2026. A potential game-winning goal by Davinson Sánchez in stoppage time was disallowed due to an offside decision determined by VAR. The review confirmed Sánchez was offside by a very narrow margin, described as 'by a toenail.' Despite the disallowed goal, Colombia advanced in the tournament, topping Group K with a goalless draw against Portugal. They will next play Ghana in the round of 32 on July 3 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
- •Colombia played Portugal on June 27, 2026.
- •Davinson Sánchez's goal was ruled offside after VAR review.
- •Sánchez was deemed offside by a very narrow margin.
- •Colombia topped Group K with their draw against Portugal.
- •Next match for Colombia is against Ghana on July 3.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Colombia denied World Cup win after Davinson Sánchez ruled offside 'by a toenail'
"Colombia appeared to have a game-winning goal in stoppage time against Portugal, but Davinson Sánchez was offside by the narrowest of margins.
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