Colombia’s coach Néstor Lorenzo isn’t sleeping well this week, and he’ll tell you exactly why: Vitinha and Cristiano Ronaldo.
With a Group K finale set for June 27, 2026, at Guadalajara Stadium, Lorenzo has gone on record flagging Portugal’s midfield as the primary danger ahead of what is effectively a battle for first place in the group.
Colombia enters the match sitting on six points, having won both of their group games. Portugal trails with four points, meaning a draw could be enough for Colombia to finish top, while Portugal needs a victory to secure the best possible positioning heading into the knockout round.
What’s at stake and how we got here
Colombia punched their ticket to the knockout stage on June 23, edging DR Congo 1-0 in a tight affair that left little room for comfort but delivered the result.
