Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The first half of the game has arrived. Colombia has looked the better side in possession
. Portugal have also had their chances, however, there has been an absence of cohesion in their play. Cristiano Ronaldo is also struggling to find his rhythm.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: The first half finished on a high note and reflected how this game has gone. Great, breathless, lung-bursting end-to-end play. But in the end, the deadlock stays.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Jhon Arias made the move. A pass to Puerta. He takes the shot, but straight to Costa.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Throw-in from Mendes. Felix runs in, and a shot is taken, but it is just wide.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Chance, shot!!!! Vargas denies it. What a chance for Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo went for the bicycle kick but nothing comes of it.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Arias on the right is causing a lot of trouble for the Portuguese defence. His runs are creating brilliant chances for Colombia.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: So far, in the first half, it has all been about Colombia. They have set the pace of the game. Portugal are behind the eight ball at present.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Brilliant transition from Colombia. They invade the right flank. Pass in the centre and shot. Somehow evaded.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: The Colombian defence is looking very hard to break down. They are not allowing any space at all.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Run from the right!!!! Cordoba looked unstoppable. Bruno Fernandes tried to stop him, but he was not going to be stopped there. Cordoba enteres the box and takes the shot but Costa makes a terrific save.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Pedro Neto runs with the ball and passes it to Cancelo on the right. He tries to cross it and find CR7, but the Colombian defence prevent it.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Both teams are looking very cautious. There has been a lack of creativity on both sides so far.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Felix crosses it into the right side of the box. Neto jumps but it just goes over him.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Challenge by Santiago Arias on Nuno Mendes and a free kick for Portugal. Bruno Fernandes takes it; however, nothing comes of it.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Colombia have already found their way into the Portuguese final third. They are looking dangerous here.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: So, the action starts. Colombia get the game going with the kick-off.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: The two teams are coming out of the tunnel. We are all set for the National Anthems of Portugal and Colombia. Right after this we will be on the way with the live action.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Cristiano Ronaldo has already entered the Golden Boot conversation with two goals in this World Cup, but the Portugal captain still has ground to make up. Lionel Messi leads the race on five, while Kylian Mbappe, Ousman Dembele, Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland are all on four. Against Colombia, Ronaldo needs another big night to drag himself closer to the leaders.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: The starting XIs are out for Colombia vs Portugal, and Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line once again for Roberto Martinez’s side. Portugal have made one change from their last match, with Ruben Neves replacing Joao Neves in midfield. Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix and Pedro Neto start behind Ronaldo.
Portugal XI: Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Ruben Neves, Vitinha; Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix; Cristiano Ronaldo.
Colombia, meanwhile, have made notable changes, with Jhon Córdoba starting up front and Luis Suárez named among the substitutes. Daniel Muñoz also starts on the bench.
Colombia XI: Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumí, Deiver Machado; Jhon Arias, Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma; Luis Díaz, Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez.
Portugal vs Colombia LIVE Score: Portugal and Colombia meet in a proper Group K decider, with both sides arriving unbeaten and eyeing control of the section. Portugal come in after a ruthless 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, while Colombia have built their campaign on efficiency, beating Uzbekistan 3-1 before edging DR Congo 1-0. For Cristiano Ronaldo's side, this is the first real stress test after their statement win. Colombia, though, have enough pace and bite to make it uncomfortable.