FIFA WorldCup 2026: Colombia Enters Knockouts with a Lone Goal

Colombia advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after defeating DR Congo 1-0 in a Group match. The victory helped Colombia qualify for the knockout rounds for the third consecutive time. Although Colombia dominated the match, DR Congo's goalkeeper kept his team in the contest with an impressive performance.

James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, and Jhon Arias created several chances but failed to score. The breakthrough finally came in the 76th minute when Juan Quintero's pass found Daniel Munoz, who converted the opportunity with a low shot to score the winning goal.

With the win, Colombia moved to six points from two matches and secured a place in the knockout stage. Portugal also advanced after defeating Uzbekistan 5-0. The battle for the top spot in the group between Colombia and Portugal is now expected to be highly competitive.