Colombia and Portugal meet in Miami with the top spot in Group K at stake at FIFA World Cup 2026. A Portugal win hands Cristiano Ronaldo's side first place, while any other result leaves Colombia sitting pretty at the summit going into the knockout rounds.

Colombia riding high

Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia are already through to the last 16 after back-to-back victories — a remarkable run from a side that failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup entirely. Since that disappointment, Los Cafeteros went 28 matches unbeaten before falling to Argentina on penalties in the 2024 Copa America final, and that resilience has carried into this tournament.

While James Rodriguez — who created 56 chances during qualifying — was expected to be the creative heartbeat of Colombia's campaign, it is full-back Daniel Munoz who has stolen the headlines. Crystal Palace supporters know precisely what he is capable of in the attacking third, and Portugal will need to keep close tabs on him throughout.

Portugal's rollercoaster group stage

Portugal arrived in North America as genuine contenders — Nations League champions with a world-class midfield and considerable depth across the squad. Yet their opening game against DR Congo produced only a 1-1 draw and managed just one shot on target, drawing sharp criticism, much of it aimed at Ronaldo.

The response was emphatic. Portugal put five goals past Uzbekistan, with the 41-year-old Ronaldo delivering a pointed message to his doubters by gesturing directly to cameras and declaring,