TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Here are the highlights: World Cup Prediction: Will Portugal Edge Colombia as Group Top?; The 10 Highest Paid Footballers at World Cup 2026; and Prabowo: 'I Lost Four Times but Never Interfered With Elected Leaders'.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. World Cup Prediction: Will Portugal Edge Colombia as Group Top?
Colombia and Portugal meet in a decisive Group K clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 28, with the group title still up for grabs despite both teams already securing places in the Round of 32.
Colombia only need a draw to finish top of the group, while Portugal must win to leapfrog Los Cafeteros in the standings.
Led by Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia have impressed with back-to-back wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo, while Portugal will be aiming to maintain their momentum and avoid a tougher Round of 32 opponent.
Who has the edge? Read our full match preview, predicted lineups, key storylines, and qualification scenarios here.
2. The 10 Highest Paid Footballers at World Cup 2026
Football's grandest stage has never looked bigger. Featuring an expanded field of 48 teams and matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is showcasing not only the world's top football talent but also some of the sport's biggest earners.
Household names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé top the list, with estimated annual earnings of US$300 million, US$140 million, and US$95 million, respectively. Their fortunes reflect years of success on the pitch, lucrative club contracts, and global commercial appeal that extends far beyond football.
Curious who else made the list? Click here to see the complete list of the 10 highest-paid footballers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Forbes.
3. Prabowo: 'I Lost Four Times but Never Interfered With Elected Leaders'
President Prabowo Subianto has urged Indonesia's political elites to put national interests above rivalry, saying electoral competition should not prevent cooperation in building the country.
Speaking before thousands of university rectors, deans, and lecturers in Jakarta, Prabowo reflected on his own political journey, recalling how he lost four national elections before finally winning the presidency on his fifth attempt. He said he accepted every defeat and respected the democratic process.
What exactly did Prabowo say about his repeated election losses, and why did he bring them up? Read the full story here.
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