Portugal draws with Colombia, impacting World Cup matchup possibilities
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Portugal played to a draw against Colombia on Saturday, affecting their potential path in the World Cup. The tie means a much-anticipated quarterfinal encounter between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will not occur until at least the finals. This matchup would have been significant for fans and players alike, heightening the stakes of both teams' performances in the tournament. No immediate next steps are mentioned for either team following the draw.
- •Portugal's match against Colombia ends in a draw.
- •The outcome prevents a Ronaldo-Messi clash until the finals.
- •The quarterfinals will feature different matchups due to this result.
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"Portugal's draw with Colombia on Saturday means a destined quarterfinal matchup between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is off until at least the final.
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