Colombia faces Portugal in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K encounter in Miami. A draw will secure Colombia the top spot in the group, following their earlier victories against Uzbekistan and DR Congo. The highly anticipated match will be officiated by experienced Australian referee Alireza Faghani. Faghani, a FIFA-listed official since 2008, brings a wealth of experience, having previously refereed at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, as well as the men’s football final at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was also appointed for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. Faghani is known for his strict officiating, with a record of 1,589 yellow cards and 37 red cards across 439 matches. The full list of officials for the match includes George Lakrindis, James Lindsay, Said Martinez, and Walter Lopez.