Colombia are widely expected to make a deep run in the knockout stages, and after securing a crucial victory over the DR Congo, the Colombian side is on the verge of punching their ticket to the next round of the tournament.

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Colombia are fully aware of the stakes heading into their high-profile clash with the DR Congo, a dangerous squad that already shook up Group K by frustrating Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the tournament opener.

Colombia and Portugal played out a breathless 0-0 draw that was anything but dull to a wall of sound at Miami Stadium with both teams advancing to the last 32 ⁠of the World Cup as the top two in Group K.

Colombia’s plan was nearly perfectly executed. The only thing missing was a goal. Didn’t matter — it goes into the knockout stage as a group winner. Colombia finished the World Cup’s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in front of an electric crowd of supporters,

Colombia topped Group K after a goalless draw with Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams advanced to the Round of 32, with knockout opponents now confirmed