Group K Showdown: Colombia vs. Portugal
Colombia and Portugal will face off on Saturday to decide first place in Group K of the 2026 World Cup. The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Miami Gardens, Florida.
The Stakes
Colombia needs a win or draw to finish atop the group. Portugal needs a victory to secure the top spot.
Colombia is ranked 11th in the FIFA rankings, while Portugal is ranked 8th.
World Cup History
- Colombia did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup but reached the Round of 16 in 2018.
- Portugal finished eighth in 2022 after reaching the quarterfinals.
The Odds
Bet Type Odds Portugal (Money Line) -105 (risk $105 to win $100) Colombia (Money Line) +250 Draw +280 Over/Under 2.5 Goals (Over) -140 Cristiano Ronaldo (Anytime Goal Scorer) +360Expert Analysis
SportsLine's Jon Eimer has provided his predictions. He leans toward Over 2.5 total goals (-140).
Key Stat: Colombia has scored nine goals in their past four matches, including three goals twice. Portugal has scored ten goals in their last four matches, including a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
Eimer stated:
"This Portugal side was able to get some confidence back after their 5-0 beatdown over Uzbekistan, and will be desperate to pick up three points and top the group. Colombia have shown already in this competition they're struggling to play defense... Even though Colombia only needs a draw, I don't see them being able to sit back for 90 minutes, and they'll be forced to a position where they need to push back."