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Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the confirmed lineups for Portugal vs Colombia at Miami Stadium, in a 00:30 GMT kick-off on June 28. Portugal<\/a> will start the game as favourites, but Colombia<\/a> currently top the group. Roberto Martinez\u2019s team need three points to top the group.<\/p>\n

Portugal vs Colombia, Team News and Confirmed Lineups<\/span><\/h2>\n

Portugal Team News<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Portuguese will be looking to top the group and move on to the knockout stages full of confidence. It appears Martinez will have a fully fit squad, with Tomas Araujo<\/span><\/a> recovering from a knock.<\/p>\n

Discussing his team’s preparation, Martinez said<\/span><\/a>: \u201cWe started preparing for the match against Colombia back in March\u2026 We\u2019ve already had 13 training sessions here in Miami to adapt to the weather.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe plan was to stay in Miami (Florida) to prepare for the match against Colombia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe players are ready for the physical challenge of playing in a different stadium and on a different pitch that is a different turf from what we have in Europe. That\u2019s what we did, we\u2019ve prepared since the first day we arrived in the U.S,\u201d added Martinez.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong>: <\/span>Daniel Munoz Drives Colombia\u2019s World Cup Ambition After Win Over DR Congo<\/a><\/p>\n

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Colombia Team News<\/h3>\n

Speaking to the media ahead of their game against Portugal, Colombian coach Nestor Lorenzo<\/span><\/a> made it clear his team are fully aware of the dangers Portugal will pose: “We’ll try to maintain our style and our footballing identity,” he told reporters on Friday.<\/p>\n

“But without a doubt, we have to pay attention to the other characteristics and strengths (Portugal) has. It’s a very well-coached team. They have a coach and players who are at the elite level of world football … and that shows in their game.”<\/p>\n

“Both Vitinha and Ronaldo are decisive players. One in the organisation of the game and the quality of his playmaking, and the other in finishing,” he added.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong>: <\/span>2026 World Cup Matchday 17 Predictions Including Colombia vs Portugal<\/a><\/p>\n