Colombia secured first place in Group K following a dramatic goalless draw against Portugal in Miami, setting up a round of 32 clash with Ghana. Both teams needed victory to claim top spot, but neither could find the breakthrough despite numerous chances throughout the match. A raucous atmosphere couldn't inspire either side to find the net.

Davinson Sanchez's late goal was controversially disallowed for offside after VAR review showed his toe was in an illegal position. Portugal's Rafael Leao also missed a golden opportunity in stoppage time, poking wide when the goal was gaping. The result marked Colombia's first failure to score in World Cup history, yet they advance as group winners ahead of their July 4 meeting with Ghana in Kansas City.

James Rodriguez rolled back the years with a vintage performance, creating five chances and completing 43 passes in the final third. The 34-year-old's vision and passing sparked Colombia's best attacks, earning him a standing ovation when substituted. Manager Nestor Lorenzo praised his team's intensity and claimed Colombia deserved victory despite the lack of goals.

Portugal face Croatia in Toronto on July 3, with manager Roberto Martinez acknowledging they gave Colombia the match they wanted. Both sides showed defensive resilience but attacking deficiencies that could prove costly in the knockout rounds.