Colombia vs Portugal — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Colombia vs Portugal kicks off in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Colombia and Portugal meet in a crucial Group K clash at the 2026 World Cup. Colombia, under Néstor Lorenzo, have built a solid defensive unit with a quick transition game, relying on the creativity of James Rodríguez and the pace of Luis Díaz. Portugal, led by Roberto Martínez, boast a deep squad with a mix of experienced stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and emerging talents like Vitinha and João Félix. Their possession-based style will test Colombia's discipline. Key battles include Díaz vs. Portugal's full-backs and Ronaldo vs. Colombia's central defenders. Both teams need a positive result to boost knockout hopes.

Key players to watch

Colombia

Luis Díaz (Liverpool) — His dribbling and directness on the flank can unlock any defense.
James Rodríguez (São Paulo) — The creative hub, capable of decisive passes and set-piece danger.
Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray) — Key to containing Portugal's forwards with his pace and strength.

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) — All-time great who remains a lethal finisher and aerial threat.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) — Provides creativity and goal threat from midfield.
Rúben Dias (Manchester City) — Anchors the defense with leadership and composure.

How to watch Colombia vs Portugal — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Colombia vs Portugal?

Sat, Jun 27 at 11:30 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Colombia vs Portugal?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.