Colombia advances to round of 32 with Munyoz goal at World Cup

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Colombia secured a place in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 in a Group 11 match decided by Daniel Munyoz's goal in the 75th minute. The game at Guadalajara's Zapopan stadium saw three Colombian goals disallowed, including two from Munyoz and Luis Diaz. The victory gave Colombia a second straight win and six points, strengthening its grip on first place in the group. The Democratic Republic of the Congo stayed on one point and slipped to third, facing an uphill battle to advance. Colombia opened the tournament by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1. Portugal sits second in Group 11 with four points, while Uzbekistan remains at the bottom of the standings. In Group 12, Croatia edged Panama 1-0 at BMO Field in Toronto on Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal, recording its first win of the tournament with three points.