Colombia 0-0 Portugal — World Cup: Recap, Highlights & Reactions

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Colombia has played World Cup football since 1962, but they had never done this.

Colombia's first-ever meeting with Portugal ended in their first-ever scoreless World Cup draw, sealing top spot in Group K.

Portugal and Colombia had never faced each other in international football. Their historic first meeting in Miami was a tense, end-to-end battle. Colombia only needed a point to win Group K, and they got it. Jhon Arias saw his low shot cleared off the line by Rúben Neves. At the other end, Colombia's made a stunning reaction save to deny . Portugal goalkeeper was the star, making six massive saves. Colombia thought they had won it late, but had his goal ruled out by VAR. Colombia wins the group, while Portugal advances in second.

— and get this

made his 11th World Cup appearance, passing Carlos Valderrama and Freddy Rincón for the most in Colombia's history.

This stalemate was Colombia’s first-ever 0-0 draw in World Cup history, snapping an 11-match scoring streak in the tournament.

Portugal keeper won Man of the Match after making six saves—more than in his previous two group games combined.