It is a battle for top spot in World Cup 2026 Group K as Colombia and Portugal prepare to lock horns at the Miami Stadium.
The match kicks off in the very, very early hours of Sunday morning, shortly after England’s game vs Panama.
Colombia currently sit top of the group with six points, two more than one of the pre-tournament favourites in Portugal.
So a draw would be enough for the South American side to clinch first prize in Group K, a small potential shock which sets us up perfectly for another thrilling contest at this wonderful tournament.
Our full match preview is available to view below, complete with online betting picks and NetBet’s latest World Cup odds.
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Where can I watch Colombia vs Portugal in the UK?
Colombia vs Portugal will be broadcast live on BBC One, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30am UK time.
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Recent results
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in the early hours of Wednesday morning courtesy of another goal from right-back Daniel Munoz. The defender also netted in the 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, with star man Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz joining him on the scoresheet. Colombia have won their last four matches and nine of the previous 12, while Diaz has 12 goals contributions in his last 15 international appearances – impressive stuff.
After a shock 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opening game, Portugal clicked into gear against Uzbekistan on Tuesday with a resounding 5-0 victory. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, becoming the first man in history to strike at six different World Cups.
Head-to-head record
This is the first meeting between Colombia and Portugal in any competition.
Team news
The Colombia squad looks in good shape for this fixture, so expect minimal changes to the XI from Nestor Lorenzo. Striker Luis Suarez, who was so prolific at Sporting Lisbon in 2025-26, is still awaiting his first major tournament goal, but expect him to retain his place in the attack alongside Diaz, James Rodriguez and Jhon Arias.
Centre-back Tomas Araujo is an injury doubt for Portugal here, though manager Roberto Martinez can just utilise the partnership of Ruben Dias and Renato Veiga, one which worked so effectively vs Uzbekistan. Bernardo Silva could come back into the XI at the expense of Joao Felix, while Rafael Leao is pushing for a start after his goal off the bench on Tuesday evening.
Colombia vs Portugal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Portugal are listed as the pre-match favourites, priced at 1.85 to claim the win. A victory for Colombia is at odds of 3.82, while the draw is 3.65.
Colombia vs Portugal Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.87
Each of these teams possesses serious firepower in attack, while clean sheets are also neither of their forte. Colombia kept just two in the last six matches, with Portugal tallying only three in the previous eight fixtures. As such, all signs point towards this BTTS pick.
Player to score or assist – Daniel Munoz @ 4.75
Are we jumping on the bandwagon here? Perhaps, but Munoz’s World Cup form is hard to ignore. The full-back scored in each of Colombia’s first two matches, and Premier League fans know only too well about his efficiency in the final third. Munoz tallied 17 top-flight goal contributions in the last two seasons with Crystal Palace, a mighty fine record indeed. But if you want to take less of a risk on a Colombia-themed goal bet, the nation’s undisputed talisman Diaz is at 2.80 to score or assist in the match.
Anytime goalscorer – Cristiano Ronaldo @ 1.95
We tipped Ronaldo to score vs Uzbekistan, and he rewarded the faith with two goals. So now his tail is up, the 41-year-old becomes an even more attractive pick in this market. And it is rare you see Ronaldo at a price close to evens, so take advantage while you can.
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