Colombia secured their place in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Congo 1-0 in a hard-fought match at Guadalajara Stadium. Daniel Munoz’s goal in the second half broke Congo’s resistance, leading Colombia to their second consecutive win in Group K. Next, Colombia will face Portugal in a highly anticipated match, while Congo still has a chance to advance if they defeat Uzbekistan and other results favor them.
Daniel Munoz, who scored the crucial goal, has now netted two goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026, matching his performance in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024. The first half saw Colombia dominating the game, with Congo’s Edo Kayembe attempting a long-range shot that missed the target.
Despite some attempts from Congo, Colombia continued to press forward, with Munoz coming close to scoring on multiple occasions. Munoz eventually found the back of the net with a deflected strike, breaking through Congo’s defense. Although Congo applied pressure towards the end, Colombia managed to secure a top-two spot in Group K.
