World Cup 2026: Daniel Muñoz's late goal lifts Colombia over Congo DR and to top of Group K
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match thanks to a late goal by Daniel Muñoz. The win places Colombia at the top of Group K, setting up a decisive final match against Portugal.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the standings for the 2026 World Cup, determining which teams advance to the next stage of the tournament.
Colombia was beating on the door all night, and Congo DR's Lionel Mpasi-Nzau could only hold them off for so long.
Standard sports reporting focused on match statistics and tournament standings.
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