FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Soccer excitement is kicking into high gear as fans prepare for one of the FIFA World Cup\u2019s most anticipated group-stage matches. <\/p>\n
Portugal and Colombia are set to face off on Saturday night at Miami Stadium in a battle between two soccer powerhouses, with a top spot in their group on the line. <\/p>\n
While kickoff is still a day away, Colombian fans gathered at a team fan zone on Northeast Second Street in Fort Lauderdale next to the Dalmar Hotel, where the Colombian national team is staying.<\/p>\n
Fans dressed in bright yellow jerseys filled the area as they waved Colombian flags and enjoyed various food vendors that were stationed at the zone. <\/p>\n
Supporters are partying throughout Friday afternoon before they line up outside the hotel to catch a glimpse of the Colombian soccer players around 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to see our soccer players,\u201d said Cata, a colombian fan. \u201cAnd say, \u2018Hey Colombia, it\u2019s our team! We are so proud of our team. We are so happy to be here. We want to see them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, fans watched the team board their bus and head out to an undisclosed location. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s like, I want to cry when the people arrive,\u201d said Kate, a Colombian fan. <\/p>\n
Fans said the party is only beginning and the fan zone is expected to remain packed throughout the evening. <\/p>\n
The matchup between Portugal and Colombia will take place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and can be watched on WSVN-7. <\/p>\n
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