Munoz sends Colombia into World Cup buzz with 1-0 win over DR Congo | World Cup 2026 news

Daniel Munoz’s 76th-minute goal led Colombia to victory in Group K against DR Congo, sending them into the round of 32.

Colombia got their place in FIFA World Cup white man 32 with a game to spare after a 1-0 win over the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Group K on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz scoring the winner after the South Americans were frustrated for most of the evening.

Colombia climbed to six points from two games and confirmed their passage to the final in their final group game against Portugal, which beat Uzbekistan 5-0 earlier on Tuesday.

DR Congo are one point behind and will need a result against Uzbekistan to keep their hopes alive.

Colombia dominated possession and created the better chances throughout, but were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who made several saves to deny James Rodriguez, Luis ⁠Diaz and Jhon Arias.

The breakthrough came in the 76th minute, when Juan Quintero’s pass found Munoz in the penalty area, and the defender curled a low shot past Mpasi.

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