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Colombia Tops Group K; Wissa Nets Congo’s First WC Goal.

6/27/2026

Summary

Colombia Leads

Colombia leads Group K with six points after 3-1 and 1-0 wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo.
Portugal sits second with four points and +5 goal difference after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan and a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
DR Congo has one point, must beat winless Uzbekistan (–7 goal difference) to stay alive.
Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo’s first World Cup goal with a header in the 1-1 draw against Portugal.

Summary

Fans Flock

Five million fans entered the Random Selection Draw for Group K tickets within 24 hours.
Tickets for the Colombia-Portugal match sold for thousands of dollars each.
Bayfront Park hosts a free, 23-day fan zone for supporters without tickets.
ExpressVPN, an official partner, lets viewers bypass geo-blocks while the game streams on FOX, Fubo, Telemundo and Peacock.
Miami’s over 70 % Hispanic population creates a largely Colombian-American crowd, giving Portugal an away-like atmosphere.

History

Historical Context

FIFA awarded the 1994 World Cup to the United States on July 4, 1988, despite doubts about the national team and lack of a professional league. The tournament’s record-breaking demand—its opening matches began on June 18, 1994, and drew millions of spectators—sparked lasting American interest, leading to fan zones and high-priced tickets for today’s Group K clash between Colombia and Portugal in Miami.

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Colombia Leads

Colombia leads Group K with six points after 3-1 and 1-0 wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo.
Portugal sits second with four points and +5 goal difference after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan and a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
DR Congo has one point, must beat winless Uzbekistan (–7 goal difference) to stay alive.
Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo’s first World Cup goal with a header in the 1-1 draw against Portugal.

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