It beat Congo with a clean goal. Colombia qualifies for the round of 32

The Colombian national team succeeded in booking a ticket to the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, after its difficult victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo with an unanswered goal, in a match that witnessed great competition until the last minutes.

Daniel Muñoz scored the only goal of the match in the 76th minute, after a decisive pass from Juan Fernandez Quintero, giving his country three valuable points that confirmed its lead in a strong group that witnessed clear competition between the two sides.

The match was full of opportunities for both sides, as the Colombian team imposed its control for long periods, while the Democratic Congo team relied on rebounds that posed danger on more than one occasion, but the decision was due to the experience of the Colombians in the decisive moments.

With this victory, the Colombian national team continues its journey in the tournament with great confidence towards the elimination rounds, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo national team bids farewell to the competitions after a remarkable performance that did not translate into a positive result.