Soccer-Portugal swap Neves for Neves in final group game against Colombia


Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Colombia v Portugal - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 27, 2026 Portugal's Ruben Neves arrives at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

MIAMI, June 27 (Reuters) - Portugal made one ⁠change to their starting lineup ‌against Colombia for their final World Cup group game on Saturday, with Ruben Neves ​coming in for Joao Neves.

Colombia ⁠have six points ⁠and need only a draw to ⁠top ‌the group while Portugal (four points) must win if they ⁠want to advance as group winners.

• ​Roberto Martinez ‌swaps Paris St Germain's young ⁠Joao Neves ​for the experienced Ruben in Portugal's midfield.

• Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to ⁠lead the line in ​his sixth World Cup with Joao Felix and Pedro Neto on the wings ⁠and Bruno Fernandes slots in as the playmaker.

• Luis Diaz leads Colombia's attack and Jhon Cordoba comes in ​for Luis Suarez.

• ⁠Daniel Munoz, Colombia's top scorer at ​the tournament with two ‌goals, starts on the ​bench.

(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Miami, editing by Ed Osmond)

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