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Colombia vs Portugal Predictions & Betting Tips - Cristiano Ronaldo to Score First at the 2026 World Cup

Matthew Marshall

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Last updated: Sat 27 Jun 2026 05:20

Matthew Marshall 27 Jun 2026

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Colombia have won their opening two games at the World Cup
Portugal have to win in Miami to take top spot in Group K
I am expecting the Seleção to win an entertaining clash

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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 145 goals in 230 internationals (Getty)

Colombia face their toughest test at the World Cup after winning their opening two matches. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win against Uzbekistan and can maintain that form in Miami.

HTH
Two Wins for Colombia
Colombia Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up
Portugal Bounce Back
Portugal Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up

HTH

Colombia will be facing Portugal for the first time.

Two Wins for Colombia

Colombia started the World Cup with a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan. Daniel Munoz opened the scoring but they were pegged back after the break, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz scoring late to secure a deserved victory.

Nestor Lorenzo's side dominated DR Congo but left it late once again, Munoz with the winner in the 76th minute. The Tricolour ended the contest with 64% possession and 9-1 shots on target.

Colombia Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up

Nestor Lorenzo has selected the same starting side in both matches and is unlikely to make many changes here. Johan Mojica, Jhon Lucumi and Jefferson Lerma are a booking away from a suspension.

Pos	Player	Age	Club
GK	David Ospina	37	Atletico Nacional
GK	Camilo Vargas	37	Atlas
GK	Alvaro Montero	31	Velez Sarsfield
DF	Daniel Munoz	30	Crystal Palace
DF	Jhon Lucumi	28	Bologna
DF	Santiago Arias	34	Independiente
DF	Yerry Mina	31	Cagliari
DF	Johan Mojica	33	Mallorca
DF	Willer Ditta	29	Cruz Azul
DF	Deiver Machado	32	Nantes
DF	Davinson Sanchez	30	Galatasaray
MF	Kevin Castano	25	River Plate
MF	Richard Rios	26	Benfica
MF	Jorge Carrascal	28	Flamengo
MF	James Rodriguez	34	Minnesota United
MF	Jhon Arias	28	Palmeiras
MF	Gustavo Puerta	22	Racing Santander
MF	Juan Portilla	27	Athletico Paranaense
MF	Jefferson Lerma	31	Crystal Palace
MF	Juan Quintero	33	River Plate
MF	Jaminton Campaz	26	Rosario Central
FW	Luis Diaz	29	Bayern Munich
FW	Jhon Cordoba	33	Krasnodar
FW	Cucho Hernandez	27	Betis
FW	Luis Suarez	28	Sporting CP
FW	Andres Gomez	23	Vasco da Gama

Colombia (4-3-3): Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias; James Rodriguez, Luis Suarez, Luis Diaz

Portugal Bounce Back

Portugal’s World Cup campaign began with a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo. João Neves scored in the 6th minute but that was their only shot on target despite enjoying 75% possession.

The Seleção bounced back with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and could have easily had a hat-trick, Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leão finding the net in Houston.

Portugal Team News, Squad & Predicted Line Up

Tomás Araújo is doubtful here but was not expected to start with Rúben Dias regaining full fitness. Gonçalo Inácio could replace Renato Veiga in central defence due to his familiarity with Luis Suarez.

Bernardo Silva, Nélson Semedo, Tomás Araújo and Renato Veiga have been booked. Expect Roberto Martinez to select the same side that started against Uzbekistan.

Pos	Player	Age	Club
GK	Diogo Costa	26	Porto
GK	José Sá	33	Wolverhampton
GK	Rui Silva	32	Sporting CP
DF	Rúben Dias	29	Manchester City
DF	João Cancelo	32	Barcelona
DF	Nélson Semedo	32	Fenerbahce
DF	Nuno Mendes	24	Paris Saint-Germain
DF	Diogo Dalot	27	Manchester United
DF	Gonçalo Inácio	24	Sporting CP
DF	Matheus Nunes	27	Manchester City
DF	Renato Veiga	22	Villarreal
DF	Tomás Araújo	24	Benfica
MF	Bernardo Silva	31	Manchester City
MF	Bruno Fernandes	31	Manchester United
MF	Rúben Neves	29	Al-Hilal
MF	Vitinha	26	Paris Saint-Germain
MF	João Neves	21	Paris Saint-Germain
MF	Samú Costa	25	Mallorca
FW	Cristiano Ronaldo	41	Al-Nassr
FW	João Félix	26	Al-Nassr
FW	Rafael Leão	27	Milan
FW	Gonçalo Guedes	29	Real Sociedad
FW	Gonçalo Ramos	25	Paris Saint-Germain
FW	Pedro Neto	26	Chelsea
FW	Francisco Trincão	26	Sporting CP
FW	Francisco Conceição	23	Juventus

Portugal (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; João Cancelo; Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves; Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix; Cristiano Ronaldo

Verdict

Colombia v Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo took centre stage in Portugal’s 5-0 win against Uzbekistan and can steal the headlines again in Miami. Colombia should score, but Portugal have the weapons to win and steal top spot in Group K.

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