Colombia's Daniel Muñoz scores twice to propel team toward World Cup knockout round

Colombia right‑back Daniel Muñoz, once a fringe player, delivered two goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finding the net against Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The performances cemented his role as a trusted starter under coach Néstor Lorenzo and helped Colombia secure a spot in the upcoming match against Ghana for a round‑of‑16 place.

Muñoz’s resurgence follows years of setbacks, including being omitted from the Copa América squad and facing repeated rejections from clubs abroad before finally breaking through at the international level.