Follow along as Portugal takes on Colombia in the 2026 World Cup group play match at Hard Rock Stadium on June 27, 2026.

This heavyweight clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will directly alter the tournament landscape. Let's take a closer look at the knockout scenarios and how the ultimate victor will impact the rest of the bracket.

The World Cup's first-ever round of 32 is officially underway and off to a dramatic start with Germany, Morocco and the Netherlands already out of the tournament. A batch of heavy-hitters begin their knockout journeys this week,

Colombia and Portugal played to a 0-0 draw in their first meeting in the World Cup. An apparent late score by Colombia was disallowed on a tight call.

Iran would’ve advanced as one of the eight best third-place teams had Austria or Algeria won. But when Kalajdzic scored in stoppage time to tie the game, it meant Team Melli was eliminated.

Former Liverpool standout and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah left Friday’s 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup because of a left knee injury, according to coach Hossam Hassan.

Colombia finished the World Cup’s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw

In this ruthless, sudden-death arena, the final result will dictate fate itself: crowning one nation as a continuing contender for ultimate glory, while condemning the other to a devastating and abrupt exit.

As co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico are set to embark on a potentially defining summer.