Colombia 0–0 Portugal: Sanchez header ruled out as group leaders share goalless draw
Colombia and Portugal played out a tense 0–0 draw at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 27 June 2026, a result that saw Colombia finish top of Group K with seven points while Portugal settled for second place with five. The match was a closely contested group finale, with both sides creating chances but neither able to find the breakthrough.
Colombia were the more active attacking side across the 90 minutes. Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas produced a crucial save to deny Bruno Fernandes from close range, while at the other end Diogo Costa was equally sharp, turning away Jhon Arias. Joao Felix posed the greater threat for Portugal — shooting over in the first half and heading over in the second — while Cristiano Ronaldo was largely peripheral throughout.
The closest either side came to a winner was a late header from Davinson Sanchez that was ruled out for offside by the finest of margins. The draw sets up a round of 32 meeting between Colombia and Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia.
Key moments
- •Colombia finished top of Group K with 7 points; Portugal advance as runners-up with 5 points
- •Davinson Sanchez had a late header disallowed for offside — Colombia's best chance of a winner
- •Camilo Vargas denied Bruno Fernandes from close range in a key save
- •Diogo Costa was the busier of the two goalkeepers, making six saves
- •Colombia will face Ghana in the round of 32; Portugal face Croatia
Match facts
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
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- Referee: Alireza Faghani (Iran)
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