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Colombia 1, Congo DR 0: Muñoz scores winner as Colombia edge Congo DR to reach knockout stages

The lead

June 24, 2026 — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico — Muñoz scores winner as Colombia edge Congo DR to reach knockout stages. Muñoz scored in the 76th minute after the Colombians had been held back by a strong performance from Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.

How the match unfolded

This Group K match finished 1-0 for Colombia over Congo DR in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Colombia seized early momentum when Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Juan Fernando Quintero. in the 76'. 45,358 fans were in the building at Estadio Akron.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • Foul by Jefferson Lerma (Colombia).
  • Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • Foul by Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR).
  • Richard Ríos (Colombia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • Attempt missed. Juan Fernando Quintero (Colombia) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
  • Second Half ends, Colombia 1, Congo DR 0.
  • Goal-by-goal

  • 76'Colombia: Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Juan Fernando Quintero.
  • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Muñoz scored in the 76th minute after the Colombians had been held back by a strong performance from Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.

    Bookings: 3 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Colombia leave Estadio Akron with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group K, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.

    What comes next

    Both Colombia and Congo DR continue Group K play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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