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World Cup 2026: Colombia battle past DR Congo to reach round of 32

Colombia's defender #02 Daniel Munoz celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Guadalajara Stad
Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates scoring his team's first goal at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 23, 2026. © Ulises Ruiz, AFP

⁠Colombia secured ​their place in the World Cup knockouts round with a game to spare after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo pushed them back to the top of Group ​K ‌on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz ⁠finding a winner in the 76th minute after the South Americans had been ‌frustrated for much of the evening.

Daniel Munoz fired ⁠Colombia into the ​World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group ​K after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into a night of frustration.

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