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Colombia secured top spot in Group K by drawing 0-0 with Portugal in Miami, with Davinson Sánchez’s stoppage-time header ruled offside; the match featured numerous chances, a standout performance from James Rodríguez, and Ronaldo failing to find the net. Colombia will face Ghana in the Round of 32, while Portugal meet Croatia (with a potential Spain clash if they advance).
Colombia and Portugal played a 0-0 draw in Miami, with Colombia sealing top spot in Group K and Portugal finishing second to reach the last 32; Colombia dominated but missed several chances, including a late Davinson Sánchez goal ruled offside by VAR, while DR Congo booked knockout football by beating Uzbekistan 3-1. England topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, and Croatia edged Ghana to finish second in their group.
Portugal and Colombia meet in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium to decide Group K, with both already through to the knockout stage; Ronaldo is in form after a brace in the previous match, while Colombia, led by Diaz, tops the group and enjoys a partisan home crowd. Kickoff is 7:30pm local time, and Opta’s computer projects Portugal as the favorite (about 48.9%), Colombia at 26%, with a 25.1% draw, potentially shaping the knockout-path implications.
Colombia dominate the first half against DR Congo in Guadalajara, peppering the DR Congo goal with long-range efforts and forcing several saves from Lionel Mpasi while DR Congo defend deep and look to counter. A Jhon Muñoz goal was ruled offside after a Diaz-Rodríguez move. The half ends 0-0. Group K standings at the break see Portugal on top with four points, with Colombia also on four and DR Congo on two, Uzbekistan still to come.
Colombia, anchored by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, set up in a 4-2-3-1 to face debutants Uzbekistan, who line up in a 3-4-3 under Fabio Cannavaro. Uzbekistan’s young talent, including Abdukodir Khusanov, are touted for resilience, while Colombia look to kick off Group K with a win at the Estadio Azteca and avoid late-stage slumps from recent form.