Daniel Munoz scores to lift Colombia over DR Congo in World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Colombia secured a crucial victory against DR Congo in the World Cup match on June 24, 2026. Daniel Munoz broke the scoreless deadlock in the 76th minute with a deflected shot, following a barrage of shots that tested Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau throughout the match. Colombia dominated possession and opportunities, amassing numerous shots while Congo struggled offensively. With this win, Colombia tops Group K and can guarantee first place with a result against Portugal in their final match. Meanwhile, DR Congo and Uzbekistan must win their upcoming game to keep their tournament hopes alive.
- •Colombia wins 1-0 against DR Congo
- •Daniel Munoz scores the only goal in the 76th minute
- •Colombia outshot Congo significantly during the match
- •Congo's Mpasi-Nzau made eight saves in the game
- •Colombia tops Group K heading into final matchday
- 4:43 AMBBC Sport — Colombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Munoz sends Colombia into World Cup knockouts with 1-0 win over DR Congo
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Daniel Munoz's late goal lifts Colombia over DR Congo to top of Group K
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Daniel Munoz's late goal lifts Colombia over Congo DR and to top of Group K
"Daniel Munoz's deflected strike is enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
"Colombia was beating on the door all night, and Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau could only hold them off for so long.
"Colombia was beating on the door all night, and Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau could only hold them off for so long.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 4:43 AMColombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo
Daniel Munoz's deflected strike is enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:40 AMMunoz sends Colombia into World Cup knockouts with 1-0 win over DR Congo
Daniel Munoz’s 76th-minute goal guided Colombia to a Group K win over DR Congo, sending them to the round of 32.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:00 AMWorld Cup 2026: Daniel Munoz's late goal lifts Colombia over DR Congo to top of Group K
Colombia was beating on the door all night, and Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau could only hold them off for so long.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:00 AMWorld Cup 2026: Daniel Munoz's late goal lifts Colombia over Congo DR and to top of Group K
Colombia was beating on the door all night, and Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau could only hold them off for so long.
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