One of the most highly anticipated match-ups of the group stage takes place as heavyweights Colombia and Portugal tangle in Miami.
Group K
Sunday, 28 June | Miami Stadium
Kick-off time
07:30 (GMT+8)
The match
An electric atmosphere is expected in this Group K finale of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with Colombia boasting a high-flying attack capable of leaving defenders weak in the knees. The South Americans are sure to have plenty of support inside of Miami Stadium, as will a Portugal team with headliner Cristiano Ronaldo and plenty of others who can set the table for a title run.
After victory over Uzbekistan in their first fixture, Nestor Lorenzo’s men clinched qualification for the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams with a 1-0 win over DR Congo. Portugal, meanwhile, are looking to kick on after following up their 1-1 draw with DR Congo with a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan.
The winner of Group K will face the third-place team from Group D, E, I, J or L at Kansas City Stadium on 3 July, while the group runner-up will take on the Group L runner-up at Toronto Stadium on 2 July. The third-place team from Group K could potentially go up against the winner of Group L at Atlanta Stadium on 1 July.
Colombia possible starting XI
Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Puerta; Diaz, Arias, James; Suarez
Portugal possible starting XI
Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Fernandes; Neto, Ronaldo, Felix
What they said…
“We know Portugal has a great team, a great coach, and we can’t leave anything to chance. Portugal is a well-established team, so I think it will be a great match. We’re going to maintain our style, our essence of play, even though we’re facing an opponent with different characteristics. They play a mid-block, possession-based game that knows how to break through to finish attacks. They’re very well-organized, have a great coach, and their entire squad is elite”. Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia coach
“The match against Colombia actually began back in March for us, when we faced Mexico. We’ve already had 13 training sessions here in Miami, and the plan was to stay here to prepare for the Colombia match —taking into account the pitch and the stadium’s characteristics. This is the match we have prepared for the most.” Roberto Martinez, Portugal coach
Miami Stadium
Miami Stadium serves as home to the Miami Dolphins, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Miami Open tennis tournament, University of Miami, Orange Blossom Classic and Orange Bowl college football games, Jazz in the Gardens and other concerts and festivals. The venue features world-class entertainment and demonstrates its versatility in hosting a wide variety of events including six Super Bowls, the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl, El Clasico Miami, major concerts and international soccer matches. The stadium played host to eight fixtures during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, including the opening showdown between Al Ahly FC and Inter Miami CF and the Round of 16 encounter where Real Madrid C. F. saw off fellow European heavyweights Juventus FC en route to the quarter-finals.