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The Colombia national team faces Portugal on Saturday, June 27, in the third match of Group K in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Roberto Martínez, Portugal's coach, spoke at a press conference and praised his next opponent.
What did Roberto Martínez say about Colombia?
Martínez has expressed his admiration for Néstor Lorenzo's process and this time was no exception. “Colombia is a team that believes a lot in what they do. I think the coach's work, already over 40 games, has continuity and clarity in ideas”, he stated.
What are Colombia's strengths?
Martínez also highlighted the speed of Luis Javier Suárez and Luis Díaz. “It's one of the best teams in transition and also in finishing. They have other players who can do that. Talking about Colombia is talking about an idea, a well-worked tactical structure and not so much about whether Suárez plays or not”, he added.
What can we expect from the showdown?
Colombia seeks to continue its 2-game winning streak, after its last result: Colombia 3-0 Australia (2025-11-19). Their recent form is 3W-2D-0L (WWDDW, most recent first).
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Colombia 3-0 Australia |
Roberto Martínez's conference was unexpectedly interrupted because the background music in the room started playing and drew some laughs from the journalists present, considering the importance of this match for the 2026 World Cup.
Where and when to watch the match?
Colombia vs. Portugal is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (COL) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. It will be broadcast by DirecTV Sports, Caracol TV, Canal RCN, and Disney+.
