Colombia edged DR Congo 1‑0 at Estadio Guadalajara, clinching a place in the World Cup last‑32. The South Americans mustered 20 shots but broke the deadlock only with 14 minutes remaining when Daniel Munoz’s deflected strike found the net. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi kept Congo in the game with a series of early saves, including five in the first 20 minutes, ahead of the knockout round.

Munoz, a Crystal Palace winger, notched his second tournament goal, preserving Colombia’s top spot in Group K. Congo stay alive, needing a win over Uzbekistan to advance, while a third‑place finish could set up a round‑of‑32 clash with England. Mpasi’s performance drew comparisons to Jamaica’s Warren Barrett, whose five‑save burst in 1998 remained unmatched until now. The match also highlighted the tactical battle between coaches, with Colombia's high press finally paying off.

With the win, Colombia move into the knockout round as group leaders, while Daniel Munoz becomes the tournament’s joint‑top scorer. Congo’s fate now hinges on Sunday’s fixture, and any slip could hand England a relatively straightforward opponent. The result underscores Colombia’s attacking depth and Congo’s defensive resilience, setting up an intriguing final‑32 lineup and could influence later draw.