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Portugal's draw with Colombia keeps Messi and Ronaldo apart in World Cup

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Portugal's draw with Colombia keeps Messi and Ronaldo apart in World Cup
Summary

Portugal played to a 0-0 draw against Colombia in the Group K finale on June 27, ensuring that the teams will not meet until the World Cup final, if at all. Portugal's second-place finish in the group means a Round of 32 matchup against Croatia, while Argentina is on a different bracket. The draw follows a scoreless game against DR Congo and a 4-0 victory over Uzbekistan, raising questions about Portugal's offensive capabilities and their reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo. Both teams have now qualified for the knockout stage, and Portugal's path ahead involves facing tougher opponents like Croatia and potentially Spain in later rounds.

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  • •Portugal finishes second in Group K after drawing with Colombia
  • •Cristiano Ronaldo missed key opportunities in the match
  • •Next, Portugal will face Croatia in the Round of 32
  • •Argentina on a separate bracket, limiting chances for a showdown
  • •Portugal's lack of scoring raises concerns about their title prospects
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  • 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup takeaways for Round of 32: Portugal's draw with Colombia likely denied us the chance to see Messi vs. Ronaldo
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The only way Argentina and Portugal will meet in the World Cup is in the final on July 19.

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