Colombia Tops Group K Unbeaten, Sets Up Round of 32 Date with Ghana on July 3
A 0-0 draw with Portugal in Miami sealed Group K for La Tricolor, who now face Ghana in the knockout round next Thursday.
Colombia finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage as Group K winners with seven points and a plus-three goal difference, after holding Portugal to a goalless draw in Miami on Friday night. The result confirmed an unbeaten run of two wins and one draw across the three matchdays.
La Tricolor conceded just one goal across the entire group stage, a defensive record that has drawn attention heading into the knockout rounds. The coaching staff has already begun preparations for the Round of 32, with a focus on countering Ghana's physical style of play.
The match against Ghana is scheduled for July 3 in Miami. Ghana advanced as the third-place finisher from Group L, setting up what promises to be a demanding test for Colombia in the first knockout round.
For the Colombian diaspora in the United States, the group stage result was a source of considerable pride. Communities in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami gathered overnight to celebrate the team's advancement, with the party now shifting toward anticipation of Thursday's clash.
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