WASHINGTON, June 24 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, keeping their hopes of advancing from Group K alive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
The match at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico remained deadlocked for much of the evening as DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced a series of saves to frustrate the South Americans.
Colombia finally found the breakthrough in the 76th minute when defender Daniel Munoz scored the game's only goal to secure all three points.
The result boosted Colombia's hopes of progressing from Group K, but they were denied the chance to clinch top spot after Portugal routed Uzbekistan 5-0 earlier on Tuesday. That victory ensured Colombia could not move to the top of the group.
Co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on June 11 and will feature 48 nations competing through July 19
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