Colombia denied late equalizer against Portugal

The Colombia national team suffered a setback as Davinson Sánchez's goal was ruled out by VAR in the last minute against Portugal. The Colombian team was already celebrating a thrilling draw, but the semi-automated offside technology determined that the defender was in an offside position.

What happened in the match?

The match between Colombia and Portugal ended in a goalless draw, in a very tight game where neither team could make a difference.

The VAR controversy

The VAR decision has sparked a wave of reactions in the stadium and on social media. Many fans labeled the action as an exaggeration and compared the play to other similar decisions seen during the 2026 World Cup.

Current context

The Colombia national team comes into this match on a streak of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, with a record of 3W-2D-0L. Their last match was a 3-0 win against Australia on November 19, 2025.