Colombia Edge DR Congo 1-0 to Advance in FIFA World Cup 2026

WASHINGTON: (Web Desk): Colombia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over DR Congo in an exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match on Wednesday, booking their place in the next round of the tournament.

Both teams produced an intense contest and created several scoring opportunities throughout the match. In the first half, Colombia and DR Congo launched repeated attacks but failed to find the back of the net, leaving the score level at the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both sides pressing for a breakthrough and testing each other’s defenses. As the match appeared to be heading toward a goalless draw, Colombia found the decisive moment in the closing stages.

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Defender Daniel Muñoz scored the game’s only goal in the final moments, giving Colombia a crucial victory and securing qualification for the next phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The narrow win highlighted Colombia’s resilience, while DR Congo’s spirited performance earned praise despite the disappointing result.