Colombia secured a place in the knockout stage of the World Cup 2026 with a narrow 1-0 victory over DR Congo at the Estadio Guadalajara. The decisive moment came in the second half when Daniel Munoz found the back of the net, marking his second goal of the tournament.

Match Overview

Despite dominating the match with 20 attempts on goal, Colombia faced a resilient DR Congo defense, particularly the standout performance from goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The breakthrough for Colombia finally arrived 14 minutes before the end of the match, as Munoz's shot took a significant deflection, leaving Mpasi unable to react in time.

Key Moments

The match featured several pivotal moments, including an early disallowed goal for Munoz due to offside and a crucial save by Mpasi to deny a close-range effort from Diaz. Colombia's persistence paid off when Munoz scored, following good hold-up play by Cordoba. DR Congo, on the other hand, still has a chance to advance, needing a victory against Uzbekistan on Sunday to join Colombia in the next round.

With this win, Colombia tops Group K, while DR Congo could potentially face England in the knockout stage if they finish third in their group and England secures the top spot in theirs.