Colombia secured their spot in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Democratic Republic of Congo. The breakthrough came in the 76th minute of the match when Muñoz netted the decisive goal, breaking the deadlock and shattering DR Congo’s defensive resistance.
With this victory, Colombia climbs to the top of Group K with six points from two matches. The South American side had previously kicked off their World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-1 win over debutants Uzbekistan.
DR Congo, making their historic return to the world stage after a 52-year absence, had earlier grabbed headlines by holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a stunning 1-1 draw. However, this narrow defeat leaves the African nation stuck on a single point from two games.
Colombia will, now, face powerhouse Portugal in their final group fixture to determine the ultimate group winner. Meanwhile, DR Congo will go head-to-head against Uzbekistan in a crucial clash to keep their knockout stage dreams alive.
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