Colombia v Congo DR

Mpasi’s impressive performance kept DR Congo in the match as long as he could, but Colombia’s pressure ultimately paid, as Munoz’s goal with less than a quarter-hour to play gave the Cafeteros a 1-0 win at Estadio Guadalajara (1.03 to 0.39 on xG), and secures their passage through to the round of 32. The full-back was everywhere tonight right from the opening whistle, driving a second-chance effort into the side-netting from close range, before putting the ball in the back of the net two minutes later for a strike that was ultimately disallowed. For the second match in a row, Lorenzo’s substitutions changed the game, and this time it was Quintero, who took over from Rodriguez and controlled the tempo before ultimately slipping through the assist for the aforementioned Munoz, whose first-time effort beat the until-then impenetrable goalkeeper at his near post. Colombia twice had the chance to double their advantage late, with Diaz denied a pair of goals; first for a foul in the build up and then for offside, but in the end one was enough for the CONMEBOL team to guarantee their place in the knockouts. They’ll be up against Portugal in a final-day decider on June 27 at Miami Stadium, while DR Congo will fight to keep their World Cup hopes alive on the same day against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium. That concludes our commentary of the 2026 World Cup Group K fixture between Colombia and DR Congo - we hope you’ve enjoyed it!

FULL-TIME: COLOMBIA 1-0 DR CONGO

The fourth official indicates six minutes will be added to the end of the match for stoppages.

90'+4'

Yellow Card

Lerma picks up a late yellow card for elbowing Mbuku in the face during an attempt to prevent the DR Congo midfielder from lumping the ball down the pitch.

90'+3'

Yellow Card

Pickel has a bit too much to say to the referee in the closing stages of the match, which forces him to show the DR Congo substitute a yellow card.

Mbuku’s latest set-piece delivery finds the head of a team-mate, but Mbemba isn’t able to sneak his header into the bottom corner while falling away from goal, as Vargas gets down low to smother the nodded chance.