Colombia 1-0 Congo DR: Munoz Strike Seals Tight Win in Zapopan

Colombia squeezed past Congo DR 1-0 in a tense Group K showdown at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, with Daniel Muñoz firing the only goal of the game in the 76th minute to secure a vital three points.

The result sends a strong message in a fiercely competitive group. For Congo DR, the narrow defeat leaves them staring down a steep climb and needing to regroup fast if they’re to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

The match had been tightly balanced for much of the way, with both sides battling hard for control. It was Muñoz who finally broke the deadlock, scoring the decisive goal. The strike sparked jubilant scenes among the Colombian faithful, who had endured a nervy second half filled with moments of tension.

With this win, Colombia have taken a major stride toward qualification for the round of 16. Meanwhile, Congo DR now face a must-win scenario in their remaining fixtures, with little room for error. The group remains wide open, and every result could prove pivotal — but for now, Colombia celebrate a gritty, hard-fought victory.