Pre-match: 2026 World Cup (Group K): Colombia vs. Portugal (6/27/26 – Saturday – 7:30 PM EST)

You can tell that by the soaked jerseys and some of the players have already changed jerseys and the 2nd one is already soaked.

 

These guys are getting too many attempts now. We need subs at HT.

 

scary minutes. can't wait for the HT

 

the weather here isn't normal, you play 25-30 minutes here at a high level and you're completely destroyed whether you want to be or not.

its like trying to breathe inside a boiling furnace

 

This game is going to show the importance of the depth of the teams.

 

I haven't liked anyone one of these attempts on goal, idk if they're just too tired to shoot properly but none of the shots come out right

 

And these guys are highly trained athletes.

 

this is going to get ugly if they don't blow the whistle soon. a lot of irritated players in both teams.

 

yeah need that half time, we looked great at times but im sure everyone is cooked by now

 

In the 2nd Half if you don't see major subbing by both teams there will be a lot of cramping as this game progresses.

 

James and Diaz have been terrible

 

James with the first real shot on goal

 

HT.

Our defense stepping up when it counts.

 

Good game so far.
We need to have that accuracy on the last play.
Also, we need to stay alert in the counter attack because they’ve had their chances when we don’t make the transition fast enough

 

My YouTube is giving me 10 seconds faster than the actual TV broadcast.

 

Miami games are one of the few places I think cooling breaks are a necessity

 

Lucho seems tired

 

yeah everyone is tired, Miami problems.

we look a little lacklustre in the final 3rd again, but also true that Portugal set up shop with 5 players each time and they position themselves perfectly.

I don't have much to complain about

 

Cordoba should remain on the pitch, so then maybe cucho would be a better option than suarez to bring on.

 

Even if his attempts are very inconsistent, all that muscle helps us significantly.

 

Solid half, James not too shabby.

 

maybe too undisciplined? I think Arias id my conservative which is necessary with mendes

 

those last 20-25 minutes had to be so taxing to both teams. just up and down the field on a very hot night. fun to watch though.

cant really pick out anyone who was particularly bad. but lucho could have done better with some of his chances.

cordoba has given those cb's hell. and I thought j arias was very good bringing the ball out against their press. just his final ball was a bit off. best game for james so far but I dont know how much longer he can go.

 

Portugal's counters are scary. It's clear Lorenzo has made everyone think twice before crossing. But it's hurting our chance creation.

I think this is a game where Rios can really make a difference. We need a guy who can run end to end.

Unless we come out dominant in the 2nd half, we'll need a pair of subs by minute 60 just to refresh.

 

All things considered, we are doing quite well. Let's continue to control the game. There is zero pressure on us as we merely need to not lose.