Colombia gears up for World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with Portugal

The Colombian national team finished the group stage of the FIFA World Cup with a 0‑0 draw against Portugal. Coach Néstor Lorenzo said the squad faces growing pressure, stating, “Me contrataron para clasificar al Mundial y ahora la gente te pide el campeonato,” and emphasized the need for absolute concentration as they prepare for a round‑of‑16 clash with Ghana.

Forward Luis Díaz posted on social media after the match, expressing pride in meeting the team's first objective and thanking fans for their support. He added that the focus now shifts to “recovering, working hard and concentrating on what comes next” as Colombia moves into the knockout phase.