Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) controls the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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In Miami, Portugal enter their final Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing their spot in the Round of 32 is secured. However, only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place. Colombia have six points and need only a draw to top the group while Portugal (four points) must win if they want to advance as group winners.
Portugal made one change to their starting lineup against Colombia for their final World Cup group game on Saturday, with Ruben Neves coming in for Joao Neves. If they win today, it would be on the same side of the Round of 32 draw as Lionel Messi and Argentina — raising the possibility that the icons could meet in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 11.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to lead the line in his sixth World Cup with Joao Felix and Pedro Neto on the wings and Bruno Fernandes slots in as the playmaker. Ronaldo has two goals in this year’s World Cup entering play today. He’s the only player to score in six different editions of the men’s World Cup.
(With inputs from agencies)
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