Overview
- Colombia drew 0–0 with Portugal on Sunday to finish first in Group K and will meet Ghana in the round of 16 in Kansas City.
- A stoppage‑time header by Davinson Sánchez was ruled out for offside after a VAR review, a decision that preserved the draw and decided the group order.
- Portugal finished second in the group and will face Croatia in Toronto; Cristiano Ronaldo played the full match, reached a 25th World Cup appearance and was widely described as ineffective.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo came from 0–1 down to beat Uzbekistan 3–1 in Atlanta with Yoane Wissa scoring twice, including a penalty, and Fiston Mayele adding the other goal to send Congo into the knockouts.
- Large Colombian crowds in Miami influenced the atmosphere at the Colombia‑Portugal game and the new bracket opens distinct paths for these teams that could lead to higher‑profile matchups later in the tournament.