Portugal face Croatia in Round of 16 after goalless draw with Colombia
Portugal will face Croatia in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw against Colombia left them second in Group K, while Colombia topped the group on Saturday morning. The 0-0 result in Edmonton, Canada, confirmed both teams’ progression to the knockout stage, but left Portugal without the group win they had targeted . Colombia finished on four points, one ahead of Portugal, who collected two draws and a single point from their three matches.
Portugal’s failure to beat Colombia dashed their hopes of topping the group and set up a high-stakes clash with Croatia in Toronto on Wednesday. The Croatians, led by captain Luka Modrić, finished second in Group F behind Belgium and will arrive in Canada with momentum after a disciplined group campaign. Ticket prices for the Portugal–Croatia tie have surged above $3,000 in the secondary market, reflecting the fixture’s appeal and FIFA’s dynamic pricing system .
Roberto Martínez’s side now faces a potential path through Europe-only opponents if they progress, with Spain or Switzerland possible in the Round of 16 and quarter-final opponents including France or Germany. Colombia, by contrast, will meet Ghana in the next round, a tie that promises a contrast of styles between South American flair and African physicality. Martínez, speaking after the Colombia game, suggested his players had shown resilience despite the disappointment of missing out on first place .
The result also dashed Scotland’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase. A 3-0 defeat to Brazil on Friday, combined with Croatia’s 1-0 win over Canada, eliminated Clarke’s side on goal difference. Scotland’s exit prompted national team manager Steve Clarke to resign, ending a tenure marked by narrow margins and unfulfilled potential .
Portugal’s logistical preparations for the clash in Toronto have already begun. The squad will remain in Palm Beach until the eve of the match before relocating to Canada, with further travel to California or Texas envisaged should they advance to the quarter-finals. The team’s next training base will be confirmed only after the Croatia tie, but Martínez has stressed the importance of maintaining focus amid the compressed schedule and escalating ticket prices .
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