Colombia and Portugal battled to a gripping 0-0 draw in Group K of the FIFA World Cup, with both sides securing their places in the round of 32 despite neither finding the net.

The match was widely regarded as one of the standout contests of the tournament so far — a tightly contested encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Colombia came closest to sealing all three points, only to be denied a late winner that would have separated the two evenly matched sides.

Despite the stalemate, both Colombia and Portugal can look ahead to the knockout rounds, having each done enough to advance from the group stage. The draw means the pair progress together, setting up what promises to be an intriguing round of 32 for both nations.