7M - Colombia 1-0 Democratic Rep Congo: Munoz Rescues Colombia in Gritty 1-0 Victory Over DR Congo

Colombia kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage ambitions firmly alive after scraping a hard-fought 1-0 win against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Group K encounter at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.

For the majority of the match, Los Cafeteros found themselves thoroughly frustrated by a resilient Congolese defense and a standout performance from goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who executed a string of vital saves to deny the South American attackers. The tactical deadlock was finally broken in the 76th minute when Colombian defender Daniel Muñoz pushed forward to net the decisive goal, securing a crucial three points for his side.

While the victory significantly boosts Colombia's hopes of advancing to the next round, their aspirations of claiming the ultimate top spot in Group K remain on ice. Earlier in the day, powerhouse Portugal cruised to a resounding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, ensuring that the race for the group's summit will go down to the wire.