Portugal and Colombia conclude their Group K campaigns at the 2026 World Cup with a showdown in Miami on Saturday.
Los Cafeteros have the advantage ahead of this decisive game, as they sit top of the group thanks to two wins from as many matches. Avoiding defeat to Roberto Martinez’s team will guarantee Colombia wins the group.
Portugal recovered from a poor first game against DR Congo, which finished 1-1, by thrashing Uzbekistan 5-1. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in that victory to get his sixth World Cup properly off and running, and he will be determined to maintain that form in what is likely to be a very close match.
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Portugal vs. Colombia score
Location: Miami Gardens
Referee: Alireza Faghani (IRN)
Starting lineups:
Portugal (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. D. Costa (GK) — 20. Joao Cancelo, 3. Ruben Dias, 13. Renato Veiga, 19. Nuno Mendes — 23. Vitinha, 15. Joao Neves — 11. Joao Felix, 8. Bruno Fernandes, 18. Pedro Neto — 7. Cristiano Ronaldo
Colombia (4-2-3-1, right to left): 12. C. Vargas (GK) — 4. S. Arias, 23. D. Sanchez, 3. J. Lucumi, 22. D. Machado — 14. G. Puerta, 16. J. Lerma — 11. J. Arias, 10. J. Rodriguez, 7. L Diaz — 9. J. Cordoba
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Portugal vs. Colombia live updates, highlights from 2026 World Cup
(All times ET)
7:56 p.m. – At the first hydration break, here is how Colombia and Portugal have stacked up thus far:
| Colombia | Portugal | |
| 43% | Possession | 57% |
| 7 | Shots | 3 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 86% (95) | Pass completion | 95% (137) |
| 1 | Corners | 0 |
| 2 | Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
7:53 p.m. – Colombia’s Arias sneaks a shot into the bottom left corner of Portugal’s net, but Ruben Dias is there to fend off the shot.
Still 0-0 through 22 minutes.
7:47 p.m. – Colombia’s quick counterattack with shots from Cordoba and Diaz doesn’t result in a goal, but it does earn a corner kick. Portugal has definitely begun to feel the pressure as of late.
7:45 p.m. – Neither Portugal nor Colombia has a shot on target thus far. The South-American side has four shots to Portugal’s two, but both are still vying to hit the net.
7:31 p.m. – We are underway in Miami! Who will come out of Group K on top, Portugal or Colombia?
First half begins
Prematch
7:26 p.m. – The national anthems for both Colombia and Portugal just concluded. Kickoff is imminent in Miami for this must-watch match.
7:10 p.m. – After Group L closed out their group-stage play, Portugal and Colombia’s Round of 32 opponents are set. The group winner will play Ghana, followed by either Switzerland or a 3rd place team. The team finishing second will play Croatia and Spain.
A win is tournament-changing during tonight’s match.
6:38 p.m. – With just under an hour until kickoff, the weather forecast sits between 86-88 degrees Fahrenheit for the game’s inception, according to AccuWeather.
5:58 p.m. – For commentary of the match, John Strong and Stu Holden will be on the mic for Fox’s broadcast of Portugal vs. Colombia.
5:36 p.m. – Fans are desperate to get their hands on tickets for tonight’s match. Resale tickets are going for north of $6,000 for the match in Miami.
🚨🇵🇹 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Portugal vs Colombia is officially the most wanted group-stage match at the World Cup!
More than 5 million people tried to buy tickets in the first 24 hours, and resale tickets are already selling for over $6,000. pic.twitter.com/yGvf3u8zzA
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) June 27, 2026
4:55 p.m. – Today’s match is a must-win for Portugal. While they are into the Round of 32 regardless of outcome, their knockout-stage path is worlds easier with a full three points against Colombia.
🚨🇵🇹 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: This is why Portugal’s game vs Colombia tonight is CRUCIAL! pic.twitter.com/5lHC3Es6Is
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) June 27, 2026
4:35 p.m. – While the match doesn’t kick off for another three hours, Colombian fans have created a sea of yellow outside the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
These Colombia fans are already waiting to get into Miami Stadium 🇨🇴
The game doesn’t start for 3 hours! pic.twitter.com/QqYmOmP9xr
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 27, 2026
2:30 p.m. – It’s the end of the group stage for Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo. Can they overcome Colombia and claim top spot?
Unidos! 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/jJq03zg5di
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 24, 2026
Where to watch Portugal vs. Colombia in World Cup
Portugal vs. Colombia start time
- Date: Saturday, June 27
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
This Group K game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 27, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
What channel is Portugal vs. Colombia on today?
Viewers in the U.S. can tune into the game via the Fox channel. Cord-cutters will be able to find the game on Fubo, which has a free trial in the U.S.
| Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | 14:30 ET | Fox, Telemundo | fubo, Peacock |
| Canada | 14:30 ET | TSN 1, TSN 4, TSN 5, RDS (French) | TSN site/app, RDS app |
| UK | 00:30 BST | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| Australia | 09:30 AEST | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | 05:00 IST | Unite8 Sports 2 | ZEE5 |
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Portugal World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Wed, Jun. 17 | 1 p.m. | Portugal 1, DR Congo 1 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Wed, Jun. 23 | 1 p.m. | Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Portugal vs. Colombia | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
Colombia World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Wed, Jun. 17 | 10 p.m. | Uzbekistan 1, Colombia 3 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Mon, Jun. 22 | 10 p.m. | Colombia 1, DR Congo 0 | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Portugal vs. Colombia | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |