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Offside Nullifies Winner, Colombia Wins Group K

6/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A late offside call erased Davinson Sánchez’s potential winner, leaving the Colombia-Portugal group-stage match deadlocked at 0-0.
Colombia won Group K and recorded 24 of 37 shots despite 90 °F heat.
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa made six saves, more than in the team’s first two matches combined.
Colombia will face Ghana in Kansas City on July 3.
Portugal will meet Croatia in Toronto on July 2.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, with Group A played from 18 June to 26 June, and its 2–1 win over Colombia was the nation’s first World Cup victory since 1950. That tournament’s summer timing and a disputed decision against Colombia foreshadowed later officiating controversies, such as the 2024 VAR reversal that erased Davinson Sánchez’s goal.

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Story summary

A late offside call erased Davinson Sánchez’s potential winner, leaving the Colombia-Portugal group-stage match deadlocked at 0-0.
Colombia won Group K and recorded 24 of 37 shots despite 90 °F heat.
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa made six saves, more than in the team’s first two matches combined.
Colombia will face Ghana in Kansas City on July 3.
Portugal will meet Croatia in Toronto on July 2.

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