Colombia secure group win, Portugal runners-up, DR Congo make history

Colombia’s 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday in the final World Cup group match still secured a knockout berth as Group K winners, despite missing chances. The South Americans will face Ghana in the round of 32 on Friday, while Portugal, finishing runners-up, plays Croatia the day before. In the other Group K game, the Democratic Republic of Congo made history by reaching the knockouts for the first time, coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1. DR Congo, making its first World Cup appearance as a nation, faces England on Wednesday. The goalless Colombia-Portugal match featured multiple near misses, with Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa producing key saves, including denying Camilo Vargas’s save in the 39th.