Colombia top Group K, Sanchez denied late winner

Group K winners after 0–0 with Portugal

Colombia topped Group K with a 0–0 draw against Portugal on Saturday night (1) (3) (6). The point was enough. Your team goes into the Round of 32 as group winners and will face Ghana in Kansas (1) (3). Portuguese press did not hold back: "Weak performance, Colombia were the better side almost the entire match" (17).

Davinson Sanchez denied by VAR

Davinson Sanchez thought he had won it. A late goal ruled out for offside by VAR (2) (9) (11). His toe was the difference (15). Wayne Rooney did not mince words: "Get rid of VAR!" (10). The draw still got the job done, but that moment stung.

Lorenzo: "la rompieron"

Néstor Lorenzo was emphatic after the final whistle. "La rompieron", they smashed it (5). He compared the atmosphere to Barranquilla and said the focus is already on Ghana (5). The squad looks locked in.

Bernardo Silva stayed on the bench

Portugal kept Bernardo Silva on the bench for the full 90 minutes (16). Ruben Neves, Vitinha, and Pedro Neto also did not feature (16). Cristiano Ronaldo started but was largely invisible (11). Colombia controlled the midfield regardless.

DR Congo advance, face England next

DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3–1 to grab third place in Group K and qualify for the Round of 32 (1) (2). They will face England. Congo's progression means every team in the group except Uzbekistan advanced.

Fan reactions

Fans are already booking Kansas. The Round of 32 draw against Ghana has supporters feeling confident after Colombia's group stage, with many pointing out the team did not need the Sanchez goal to control the match. Colombia will face Ghana in Kansas for the round of 32