Colombia tops Group K after goalless draw with Portugal

Colombia finished first in Group K after a tense 0-0 draw with Portugal at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The result, coupled with earlier wins against Uzbekistan and DR Congo, gave the Cafeteros seven points and a Round of 32 meeting with Ghana on July 3 in Kansas City Source: lavanguardia. Portugal, with five points, will face Croatia on July 2 in Toronto Source: larepublicaco.

Match dominance

Colombia controlled much of the game, registering 24 shots to Portugal's 12, but were repeatedly denied by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who made several outstanding saves Source: elmundoes. James Rodríguez, playing with freedom in midfield, dictated play and nearly scored in stoppage time Source: elcolombiano. "We played a great game, only the goal was missing," James said after the match Source: portafolioco. Portugal's best chance came from Bruno Fernandes, whose close-range effort was saved by Camilo Vargas Source: abc.es.

Controversy and next steps

In the dying minutes, Davinson Sánchez headed the ball into the net, but the goal was ruled out for a marginal offside after VAR review Source: infobae. Portugal's coach Roberto Martínez acknowledged Colombia's quality: "We needed to win, but we must respect Colombia – they are a top‑tier team" Source: larepublicaco. Looking ahead, Colombia face a physical Ghana side, while Portugal face a dangerous Croatia. James warned: "Those African rivals are very tough, very physical. They leave you less space to play" Source: elcolombiano.