Colombia vs DR Congo 1-0: Muñoz Goal Puts Colombia into Round of 32
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1–0 in their Group K match at the Estadio Guadalajara to officially secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
Match Overview
The South Americans dominated the tempo and held 66% of the possession, unleashing 20 shots. However, they were continually frustrated by an inspired performance from DR Congo's goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, who racked up eight crucial saves.
The breakthrough arrived in the 76th minute when substitute Juan Fernando Quintero slid a pass toward the penalty area. Crystal Palace defender Daniel Muñoz swept a low shot that took a major deflection off Steve Kapuadi, wrong-footing Mpasi to seal the victory. Luis Díaz had two potential goals disallowed during the match—one for a foul and another for offside—while Muñoz also had an early rebound ruled out by VAR.
Match Statistics
| Statistic [2, 5, 7, 8, 9] | Colombia | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Total Shots | 20 | 7 |
| Shots on Goal | 9 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 2 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Fouls Committed | 12 | 17 |
Group K Implications
- Colombia sits at the top of Group K with 6 points and is safely through to the knockouts. They play Portugal next to determine the group winner.
- DR Congo remains in 3rd place with 1 point. They must defeat Uzbekistan in their final group fixture to have any chance of advancing.
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