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Colombia and Portugal battle for top spot in Group K at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's the live streaming, telecast, kick-off time, match facts and prediction.
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One of the biggest matches of the final round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage sees Colombia take on Portugal in a winner-takes-all battle for top spot in Group K.
The clash will be played at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium) in Miami Gardens, Florida, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 AM IST on Sunday, June 28.
Colombia head into the contest in pole position after winning both of their opening matches. Néstor Lorenzo’s side began their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan before edging past DR Congo 1-0 to seal qualification for the round of 32. A draw against Portugal will be enough for Los Cafeteros to finish first in the group and earn a potentially easier knockout tie against one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
Portugal, meanwhile, have no room for error. Roberto Martínez’s men opened with a frustrating draw against DR Congo before responding in emphatic style with a 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan. That result kept their hopes of topping Group K alive, but only a victory over Colombia will see Cristiano Ronaldo and company leapfrog the South Americans.
With both teams already assured of a place in the knockout stage, the focus now shifts to securing the most favourable route through the bracket. Given the attacking quality on both sides, fans can expect one of the most entertaining fixtures of the group stage.
Colombia vs Portugal: Kick-off details
Match: Colombia vs Portugal
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group K
Date: Sunday, June 28 (IST)
Kick-off: 5:00 AM IST
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Team form
Colombia: W-W-W-W-L
Portugal: W-D-W-W-W
FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Streaming and Telecast in India
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Match facts
Colombia and Portugal have never met in senior international football.
Portugal must win to finish top of Group K.
Colombia have already qualified for the round of 32 with wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo.
A draw will be enough for Colombia to secure first place in the group.
Match prediction
Colombia have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament, combining defensive discipline with clinical finishing. Portugal, however, possess one of the strongest squads in the competition and arrive with renewed confidence after their dominant victory over Uzbekistan.
With Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and João Félix leading the attack, Portugal have the quality to edge what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
Prediction: Colombia 1-2 Portugal
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