Group K leaders Colombia face second-placed Portugal on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in a match that will decide who finishes top of the section at the 2026 World Cup.
Colombia have been one of the standout teams in the group, securing qualification to the last 32 after winning their opening two matches. Nestor Lorenzo’s side began with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan before edging past Congo DR 1-0, giving them six points and a perfect record so far.
Colombia will take confidence from their recent tournament history after reaching the quarter-finals at the 2014 World Cup. This will be their first competitive meeting with Portugal, following a goalless friendly draw in 2014.
Portugal arrive after a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice to silence recent doubts surrounding his form.
Portugal need a win to overtake Colombia and finish top of the group, while a draw would secure second place. Despite some early challenges, they remain among the teams considered capable of competing for the World Cup trophy.
Team News
Colombia are hopeful that Luis Suarez will recover from a shoulder injury suffered against Congo DR and lead the attack. Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez and Jefferson Lerma are expected to keep their places, with Davinson Sanchez likely to continue in defence.
Portugal could be without Tomas Araujo, who remains doubtful after picking up an injury in the opening match.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start again after his two-goal performance, while Joao Felix may retain his place despite competition from Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao.
Possible Lineups
Colombia possible starting lineup:
Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Puerta, Arias, Lerma; J Rodriguez, L Suarez, Diaz
Portugal possible starting lineup:
D Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, Fernandes, J Neves; Neto, Ronaldo, Felix
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 00:30 (WAT) |
Match Prediction
Softfotball predicts Colombia 1-1 Portugal.
Both teams have attacking quality, but Colombia’s consistency gives them a slight advantage.
