The Portugal national team is Colombia's next challenge in the 2026 World Cup. Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia's coach, is already thinking about Portugal and praises the team.

What happened?

Colombia beat RD Congo 1-0 and secured qualification for the next phase. The Colombian coach highlighted the importance of the win and the difficulty of the game.

Why is it important for Portugal?

The Portugal national team aims to maintain good form in the 2026 World Cup. Recently, Portugal drew with Congo DR 1-1 on June 17, 2026. The team has a record of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games.

What comes next?

Portugal's next match will be against Colombia on June 27, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | June 17, 2026 | Congo DR | 1-1 | | June 27, 2026 | Colombia | - Néstor Lorenzo anticipated the match and highlighted the similarity between the teams. The Portugal national team needs to maintain concentration and good form to overcome Colombia.