Colombia vs. Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo faces World Cup test in Miami

Colombia only needs one point to secure the top spot in the group, having swept past Uzbekistan and DR Congo. Portugal would overtake Colombia with a win.

There are hundreds of thousands of Colombian Americans living in the Miami metropolitan area, according to U.S. Census estimates.

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So it’s little wonder why Colombia’s match against Portugal on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Florida, was the most sought-after World Cup ticket of the 72 group-stage fixtures, according to a report by The Athletic.

Asked Friday what it means to be facing Colombia in such an environment, Portugal coach Robert Martinez quipped, “Well, it means I had to buy tickets for my family in November. That’s what it means. Because I knew it was going to be difficult to get tickets.”