MIAMI — Thousands of soccer fans packed Bayfront Park on Saturday ahead of Colombia’s Group K finale against Portugal, turning downtown Miami into a sea of yellow jerseys.
Fans began pouring through the gates throughout the afternoon for the FIFA Fan Fest, with long lines stretching for blocks as supporters waited to get inside. Many waved Colombian flags, chanted and cheered while preparing for the highly anticipated match at Miami Stadium.
For fans who were unable to get tickets to the game, the free watch party at Bayfront Park offered an alternative place to catch the action. The fan fest featured giant video screens showing the match, along with live entertainment, food, games and soccer-themed activities throughout the park.
Saturday marks the final day of group-stage play. Colombia had already secured a spot in the Round of 32 entering the match, while Portugal could advance with either a win or a draw.
The match was scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. at Miami Stadium.
Officials expected the fan fest to remain packed well into the night. Bayfront Park can hold about 30,000 people at full capacity, and the crowd appeared to be approaching that number as fans continued arriving ahead of kickoff.
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