Colombia and Portugal are set to clash in a decisive match for Group K.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s squad didn’t start strong, ending in a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They managed to rally back in their next game against Uzbekistan, securing a dominant 5-0 victory, which keeps them in contention for the group’s top spot.
On the other hand, Colombia made a memorable entry into the World Cup by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1. They followed this up with a narrow 1-0 win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning them at the front of the group.
This match is crucial. If Colombia either wins or draws, they’ll claim the group victory. Conversely, if Portugal, led by Ronaldo, can pull off a win, they’ll take the lead.
Details about the matchup:
- What: FIFA World Cup Group Stage
- When: June 27th, 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Channel: FOX
- Streaming: Available on DirecTV
The match between Colombia and Portugal is officially kicking off at 7:30 PM ET today.
In the United States, viewers can catch the event live on FOX, with Spanish language coverage available on Telemundo.
If you don’t have traditional cable, there are options to stream the match for free through various services. One of the popular choices is DirecTV, which is currently offering a five-day free trial and a promotional first month. Sling TV also stands out as an economical alternative, starting at $19.99 a month.
Colombia’s World Cup Schedule
| Date and Time | Opponent | TV Channels |
|---|---|---|
| June 17th, 10 PM ET | Uzbekistan | FS1 |
| June 23rd, 10 PM ET | Democratic Republic of the Congo | FS1 |
| June 27th, 7:30 PM ET | Portugal | FOX |
Portugal’s World Cup Schedule
| Date and Time | Opponent | TV Channels |
|---|---|---|
| June 17th, 1:00 PM ET | Democratic Republic of the Congo | FOX |
| June 23rd, 1:00 PM ET | Uzbekistan | FOX |
| June 27th, 7:30 PM ET | Colombia | FOX |
Colombia’s World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Camilo Vargas
- Alvaro Montero
- David Ospina
Defenders:
- Davinson Sanchez
- John Rukumi
- Jerry Mina
- Willer Ditta
- Daniel Muñoz
- Santiago Arias
- Johan Mojica
- Daybell Machado
Midfielders:
- Richard Rios
- Jefferson Lerma
- Kevin Castano
- Juan Camilo Portilla
- Gustavo Puerta
- John Arias
- Jorge Carrascal
- Juan Fernando Quintero
- James Rodriguez
- Jaminton Campas
Forwards:
- Juan Camilo
- Luis Diaz
- Luis Suarez
- Carlos Andres Gomez
- John Cordova
Portugal’s World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Diogo Costa
- Jose Sa
- Louis Silva
Defenders:
- Ruben Diaz
- Joao Cancelo
- Nelson Semedo
- Nuno Mendes
- Diogo Dalot
- Gonzalo Inacio
- Renato Veiga
- Thomas Araujo
Midfielders:
- Bernardo Silva
- Bruno Fernandes
- Ruben Neves
- Vitinha
- Joao Neves
- Matheus Nunes
- Francisco Trincão
- Sam Costa
Forwards:
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- João Félix
- Rafael Leão
- Gonzalo Guedes
- Gonzalo Ramos
- Pedro Neto
- Francisco Conceição
