Colombia vs DR Congo: Munoz Strike Books Colombia’s Last-32 Spot
Updated 23 June 2026.
Colombia vs DR Congo at World Cup 2026 finished 1-0, Daniel Munoz scoring in the 76th minute to book Colombia’s place in the Round of 32 against a DR Congo side kept alive only by a heroic goalkeeping display. Lionel Mpasi made eight saves at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, but could not deny Munoz the late breakthrough.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Colombia 1-0 DR Congo |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group K |
| Venue | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Colombia scorer | Munoz 76′ |
| Attendance | 45,358 |
| Referee | Maurizio Mariani (Italy) |
Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026: how Colombia won it
DR Congo, already the surprise package of Group K after holding Portugal in their opener, threw bodies behind the ball and relied on goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi to keep the scoreline level deep into the second half. He did not disappoint, making eight saves in total, but Daniel Munoz finally broke through in the 76th minute to settle a tight, scrappy contest. Colombia were the better side for long spells without ever cutting loose, James Rodriguez pulling the strings from midfield and Luis Diaz a persistent threat without adding to his tally from the opener.
The win moves Colombia to six points from two games, the first side in Group K to be mathematically through to the Round of 32, while DR Congo’s stoppage-time heroics against Portugal in round one start to look like the high point of an otherwise difficult campaign.
What it means for Group K
Colombia top the group on six points and are already through, with Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on the same day moving them to four. DR Congo stay on one point, needing a win over Uzbekistan and help elsewhere to have any chance of advancing. ESPN’s live report covered Mpasi’s performance in detail. Track the full picture on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
Colombia face Portugal in the final round with top spot still to be decided, while DR Congo’s World Cup likely ends against Uzbekistan unless results elsewhere break their way. See kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Revisit Colombia’s opener in our Uzbekistan vs Colombia report and DR Congo’s in our Portugal vs DR Congo report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Colombia vs DR Congo?
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group K match on 23 June at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
Who scored the winner for Colombia?
Daniel Munoz scored the only goal of the game in the 76th minute, breaking down a DR Congo defence inspired by goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s eight saves.
Has Colombia qualified for the World Cup knockout stage?
Yes. The win took Colombia to six points from two games, making them the first team mathematically through to the Round of 32 from Group K.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K, ESPN match report and the FIFA match centre.
