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Colombia take top spot after Portugal stalemate
Key takeaways
- MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.
- Both teams had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round.
- Colombia will play Ghana, which lost 2-1 to Croatia earlier Saturday.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.
Both teams had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round.
Colombia will play Ghana, which lost 2-1 to Croatia earlier Saturday. Portugal, who entered the expanded 48-team tournament as a favorite, will face Croatia as the Group K runners-up.
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