Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts
Colombia secured a spot in the World Cup knockouts after a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Daniel Muñoz scored the decisive goal following a strong defensive performance by the DRC goalkeeper.
Why it matters
The match outcome significantly impacts the standings for the 2026 World Cup, determining the path for teams in the knockout stages.
Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game against DR Congo in World Cup Group K. Photograph: Fernando Llano/AP View image in fullscreen Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game against DR Congo in World Cup Group K. Photograph: Fernando Llano/AP World Cup 2026 Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts
Standard sports reporting focusing on match events and player performance.
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