Colombia clinches World Cup 2026 spot while Portugal advances after group‑stage victories

On June 27, 2024, Colombia and Portugal met at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for their Group K World Cup match, providing a rare reunion of former Real Madrid teammates James Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose shared history was highlighted as a special feature of the game.

In the same round of group‑stage fixtures, Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5‑0, with Ronaldo scoring twice and setting several records. Croatia earned a 1‑0 win over Panama, eliminating the Central American side. England drew 0‑0 with Ghana, while Colombia secured a 1‑0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo thanks to a Daniel Muñoz goal, guaranteeing their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.