2026 World Cup: Colombia wins Group K thanks to Portugal draw as DR Congo also advances
Colombia secured the top spot in Group K of the 2026 World Cup following a scoreless draw against Portugal. Meanwhile, DR Congo advanced to the knockout stages for the first time after defeating Uzbekistan.
Why it matters
The tournament results set up potential high-profile matchups, including a possible final showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Nick Bromberg Senior writer Sun, June 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM UTC · 4 min read The first scoreless draw in Colombia 's World Cup history was enough to win Group K.
The report provides factual match summaries and tournament standings.
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