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2026 World Cup: Colombia wins Group K thanks to Portugal draw as DR Congo also advances
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Colombia secured first place in Group K with a 0-0 draw against Portugal, marking Colombia's first scoreless draw in World Cup history, finishing the group with seven points.
- DR Congo achieved their first-ever knockout round appearance by finishing third in the group with four points after a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, with Yoane Wissa scoring twice.
- Portugal finished second in the group with five points but showed attacking struggles despite taking 24 shots, and Cristiano Ronaldo was less effective compared to earlier matches.
- In the knockout stage, Colombia will face Ghana on July 3, while Portugal will play Croatia on July 2, with potential future matchups against Argentina and the United States respectively.
- DR Congo, as the top third-place team with a positive goal differential, will play England on July 1, and while Portugal remains a top favorite to win the tournament, doubts remain about their offensive effectiveness against stronger teams.
