Colombia clinches World Cup Round of 32 with 1‑0 victory over DR Congo

Colombia secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1‑0 win over DR Congo on 23 June at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Defender Daniel Muñoz scored the only goal in the 76th minute, capitalising on a deflected strike following a substitution that brought Jhon Córdoba onto the field.

Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made several key saves for Congo, denying attempts from Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez and Gustavo Puerta, but could not prevent the decisive goal. The victory gave Colombia six points from two matches, topping Group K and setting up a group‑stage clash with Portugal. DR Congo must defeat Uzbekistan and rely on other results to stay in contention.

The win maintains Colombia’s perfect record in the tournament so far and highlights Muñoz’s continued scoring form, matching his tally from the 2024 Copa América.