Colombia
8/10Wins
2.5Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 8 available matches.
Inspect Colombia’s results
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ColombiaPortugal
1.630Expected goals · API-Football0.690
6Shots on target2
23Total Shots12
55%Ball Possession45%
5Corner Kicks2
11Fouls6
1Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves6
533Total passes431
477Passes accurate394
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Colombia 0 reported
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Portugal 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Portugal
6/10Wins
2.5Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 4 available matches.
Inspect Portugal’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Colombia
10 matchesResults8 wins · 0 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.5
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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Portugal
10 matchesResults6 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.5
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
UzbekistanHome · World Cup5–0Congo DRHome · World Cup1–1NigeriaHome · Friendlies2–1ChileHome · Friendlies2–1MexicoAway · Friendlies0–0ArmeniaHome · World Cup - Qualification Europe9–1Rep. Of IrelandAway · World Cup - Qualification Europe0–2HungaryHome · World Cup - Qualification Europe2–2Rep. Of IrelandHome · World Cup - Qualification Europe1–0HungaryAway · World Cup - Qualification Europe3–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Colombia at home with Portugal away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:24 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
World Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
ColombiaPortugal
1Matches played1
3Points earned1
1Wins0
3.0Goals scored / match1.0
1.0Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Colombia at home with Portugal away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Colombia
Confirmed formation4-3-3Nestor Lorenzo
- 12
C. VargasG - 4
S. AriasD - 23
D. SanchezD - 3
J. LucumiD - 22
D. MachadoD - 11
J. AriasM - 16
J. LermaM - 14
G. PuertaM - 10
J. RodriguezF - 9
J. CordobaF - 7
L. DiazF
Substitutes (15)
1 · D. Ospina
24 · A. Montero
13 · Y. Mina
19 · C. Hernandez
25 · L. Suarez
15 · J. Portilla
20 · J. Quintero
17 · J. Mojica
8 · J. Carrascal
21 · J. Campaz
2 · D. Munoz
18 · W. Ditta
6 · R. Rios
5 · K. Castano
26 · A. Gomez
Portugal
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Roberto Martinez
- 1
D. CostaG - 20
J. CanceloD - 3
R. DiasD - 13
R. VeigaD - 25
N. MendesD - 21
R. NevesM - 23
VitinhaM - 18
P. NetoM - 8
B. FernandesM - 11
Joao FelixM - 7
C. RonaldoF
Substitutes (15)
12 · J. Sa
22 · R. Silva
19 · G. Guedes
2 · N. Semedo
5 · D. Dalot
9 · G. Ramos
14 · G. Inacio
24 · Samu Costa
6 · M. Nunes
15 · J. Neves
10 · B. Silva
17 · R. Leao
16 · Trincao
4 · T. Araujo
26 · F. Conceicao
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Colombia
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Vargas | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 38 | — |
| Santiago Arias | 87 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 41 | 3 |
| Davinson Sánchez | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Jhon Lucumí | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 28 | 1 |
| Deiver Machado | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 25 | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 76 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 53 | 4 |
| Jefferson Lerma | 60 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 43 | — |
| Gustavo Puerta | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 75 | 1 |
| James Rodríguez | 76 | 8.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 72 | 1 |
| Jhon Córdoba | 60 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 10 | — |
| Luis Díaz | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 42 | — |
| Richard Ríos | 30 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Luis Javier Suárez | 30 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 9 | — |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 14 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 12 | — |
| Kevin Castaño | 14 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — |
| Daniel Muñoz | 9 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| David Ospina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álvaro Montero | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Johan Mojica | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Willer Ditta | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yerry Mina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrés Gómez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaminton Campaz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge Carrascal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Portilla | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cucho Hernández | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Portugal
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Costa | 90 | 8.3 | — | 0 | — | 19 | — |
| João Cancelo | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — |
| Rúben Dias | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 54 | — |
| Renato Veiga | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 56 | 1 |
| Nuno Mendes | 89 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 43 | — |
| Rúben Neves | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 2 | 17 | — |
| Vitinha | 70 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 54 | — |
| Pedro Neto | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 36 | 1 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 44 | 2 |
| João Félix | 70 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 27 | — |
| Diogo Dalot | 45 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| João Neves | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 26 | 1 |
| Samú Costa | 20 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 12 | 1 |
| Rafael Leão | 20 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Matheus Nunes | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| José Sá | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rui Silva | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Inácio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nélson Semedo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomás Araújo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bernardo Silva | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Trincão | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Guedes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Conceição | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Ramos | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗World Cup table
Current standings · Group K. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | LWDWW |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | LWDWD |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | LWLD |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | LLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Colombia | Draw | Portugal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 4.10 | 3.60 | 1.85 |
Snapshot from 26 Jun 2026, 20:05 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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