World Cup 2026: Colombia beat DR Congo through Daniel Muñoz at Estadio Akron
Daniel Muñoz scored in the 76th minute as Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 at Estadio Akron to move top of World Cup 2026 Group K.
SUMMARY
Colombia won their second match in Group K of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on June 24 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
The win takes Colombia to the top of the group with six points, after their opening 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. DR Congo, who had conceded a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their first match, remain on one point, complicating their chances of qualification against an in-form Colombia side.
The only goal of the match was scored by Colombian defender Daniel Muñoz in the 76th minute, from an assist by Juan Fernando Quintero, who came on in the second half. Colombia dominated territorially, with 64% possession and 19 attempted shots, but the Congolese defence, strengthened by decisive saves from goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi Nzau, held firm until the end.
DR Congo, however, lacked attacking efficiency, failing to register a shot on target despite a defensive 5-3-2 setup geared toward counter-attacks. Goalkeeper Mpasi made eight saves to keep the margin down. Colombia, lined up in a 4-3-3 under Nestor Lorenzo, showed tactical control and patience before breaking through the opposing defence.
The match was also marked by several second-half substitutions and two yellow cards for each team, reflecting sustained intensity until the final whistle.
Colombia rely on their tactical balance and attacking leaders
Nestor Lorenzo fielded a 4-3-3 formation combining defensive solidity and creativity in midfield. Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, well supported in defence by Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí and Johan Mojica, saw his players succeed in containing the opponent’s rare incursions. In midfield, Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma and Jhon Arias dominated the creative play, with James Rodríguez orchestrating the attack alongside Luis Javier Suárez and Luis Díaz.
Goalscorer Daniel Muñoz, the right-back, stood out going forward with a sharp run followed by a clinical finish. The Colombian coach made effective use of his resources by bringing on Juan Fernando Quintero and adjusting his full-backs, which left the Congolese defence vulnerable late in the match.
DR Congo compact defensively but short of attacking weapons
Sébastien Desabre opted for a 5-3-2 system with Lionel Mpasi Nzau in goal, supported by the Mbemba-Tuanzebe centre-back pairing and full-backs Wan-Bissaka and Masuaku. The midfield of Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe and Ngal’ayel Mukau tried to limit space and provide passing links toward the attack, led by Cédric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa.
Despite that organisation, DR Congo failed to trouble Colombia, lacking shots on target. Goalkeeper Mpasi distinguished himself with his eight saves, preventing a wider margin. The late substitutions, including the introduction of Simon Banza and Moutoussamy, did not change the course of the match.
With four points after two matches, DR Congo must beat Uzbekistan on the final matchday to hope to continue in the competition.
- 46'Remplacement - N. Mukau (remplace N. Sadiki)
- 56'Carton jaune - J. Lucumi
- 57'Remplacement - C. Bakambu (remplace S. Banza)
- 58'Remplacement - L. Suarez (remplace J. Cordoba)
- 58'Remplacement - J. Rodriguez (remplace J. Quintero)
- 72'Remplacement - A. Masuaku (remplace J. Kayembe)
- 72'Remplacement - E. Kayembe (remplace C. Pickel)
- 76'But - D. Munoz (passe J. Quintero)
- 77'Remplacement - J. Arias (remplace R. Rios)
- 82'Remplacement - S. Moutoussamy (remplace N. Mbuku)
- 90+3'Carton jaune - C. Pickel
- 90+4'Carton jaune - J. Lerma
- Tirs cadres : Colombia 9 / DR Congo 0
- Tirs : Colombia 19 / DR Congo 5
- Possession : Colombia 64% / DR Congo 36%
- Corners : Colombia 5 / DR Congo 2
- Fautes : Colombia 11 / DR Congo 14
- Cartons jaunes : Colombia 1 / DR Congo 0
- Passes : Colombia 535 / DR Congo 291
- Precision des passes : Colombia 88% / DR Congo 76%
- xG : Colombia 0.99 / DR Congo 0.26
- Lionel Mpasi Nzau (DR Congo) : note 7.3, 8 arret(s)
- Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Juan Fernando Quintero (Colombia) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Jhon Lucumí (Colombia) : note 7.3, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Davinson Sánchez (Colombia) : note 7.3
- 6'But - J. Neves1-0
- 13'Carton jaune - B. Silva
- 32'Carton jaune - C. Mbemba
- 45+5'But - Y. Wissa1-1
- 46'Remplacement - B. Silva (remplace F. Conceicao)
- 57'Remplacement - N. Mukau (remplace N. Sadiki)
- 71'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace R. Leao)
- 72'Remplacement - N. Mendes (remplace N. Semedo)
- 74'Remplacement - E. Kayembe (remplace C. Pickel)
- 74'Remplacement - A. Masuaku (remplace J. Kayembe)
- 83'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace G. Ramos)
- 85'Remplacement - C. Bakambu (remplace S. Banza)
- 85'Remplacement - A. Wan-Bissaka (remplace G. Kalulu)
- 88'Carton jaune - N. Semedo
- 90+2'Carton jaune - T. Araujo
- 1 Diogo Costa Goalkeeper
- 20 João Cancelo Defender
- 4 Tomás Araújo Defender
- 13 Renato Veiga Defender
- 25 Nuno Mendes Defender
- 15 João Neves Midfielder
- 23 Vitinha Midfielder
- 10 Bernardo Silva Midfielder
- 8 Bruno Fernandes Midfielder
- 18 Pedro Neto Midfielder
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo Forward
- 12 José Sá
- 22 Rui Silva
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 3 Rúben Dias
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio
- 6 Matheus Nunes
- 24 Samú Costa
- 21 Rúben Neves
- 16 Francisco Trincão
- 19 Gonçalo Guedes
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 11 João Félix
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 26 Francisco Conceição
- 1 Lionel Mpasi Nzau Goalkeeper
- 2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka Defender
- 22 Chancel Mbemba Defender
- 4 Axel Tuanzebe Defender
- 3 Steve Kapuadi Defender
- 26 Arthur Masuaku Defender
- 6 Ngal'ayel Mukau Midfielder
- 8 Samuel Moutoussamy Midfielder
- 25 Edo Kayembe Midfielder
- 20 Yoane Wissa Forward
- 17 Cédric Bakambu Forward
- 16 Timothy Fayulu
- 21 Matthieu Epolo
- 5 Dylan Batubinsika
- 12 Joris Kayembe
- 24 Gedeon Kalulu
- 7 Nathanaël Mbuku
- 10 Théo Bongonda
- 14 Noah Sadiki
- 15 Aaron Tshibola
- 18 Charles Pickel
- 9 Brian Cipenga
- 11 Gaël Kakuta
- 13 Meschak Elia
- 19 Fiston Mayele
- 23 Simon Banza
- Tirs cadres : Portugal 1 / DR Congo 2
- Tirs : Portugal 3 / DR Congo 7
- Possession : Portugal 78% / DR Congo 22%
- Corners : Portugal 3 / DR Congo 4
- Fautes : Portugal 5 / DR Congo 10
- Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / DR Congo 1
- Passes : Portugal 662 / DR Congo 179
- Precision des passes : Portugal 94% / DR Congo 82%
- xG : Portugal 0.24 / DR Congo 0.69
- João Neves (Portugal) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) : note 7.2, 1 but(s)
- Pedro Neto (Portugal) : note 7, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo) : note 6.9, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Vitinha (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Renato Veiga (Portugal) : note 7.3
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) : note 7.2
- Diogo Costa (Portugal) : note 6.6, 1 arret(s)
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 7'Carton jaune - J. Mojica
- 34'Carton jaune - A. Khusanov
- 40'But - D. Munoz0-1
- 46'Remplacement - O. Urunov (remplace D. Khamdamov)
- 46'Remplacement - S. Nasrullaev (remplace F. Sayfiev)
- 60'But - A. Fayzullaev1-1
- 65'But - L. Diaz1-2
- 72'Remplacement - J. Rodriguez (remplace J. Campaz)
- 77'Remplacement - A. Fayzullaev (remplace A. Amonov)
- 77'Remplacement - R. Ashurmatov (remplace J. Urozov)
- 80'Remplacement - L. Suarez (remplace C. Hernandez)
- 80'Remplacement - G. Puerta (remplace R. Rios)
- 90+3'Remplacement - L. Diaz (remplace A. Gomez)
- 90+3'Remplacement - J. Arias (remplace K. Castano)
- 90+3'Remplacement - E. Shomurodov (remplace I. Sergeev)
- 90+9'But - J. Campaz1-3
- 1 Utkir Yusupov Goalkeeper
- 2 Abdukodir Khusanov Defender
- 18 Abdulla Abdullaev Defender
- 5 Rustam Ashurmatov Defender
- 24 Bekhruz Karimov Midfielder
- 6 Akmal Mozgovoy Midfielder
- 7 Otabek Shukurov Midfielder
- 13 Sherzod Nasrullaev Midfielder
- 22 Abbosbek Fayzullaev Forward
- 11 Oston Urunov Forward
- 14 Eldor Shomurodov Forward
- 4 Farrukh Sayfiev
- 17 Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 12 Abduvokhid Nematov
- 16 Botirali Ergashev
- 3 Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 15 Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 25 Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 26 Jakhongir Urozov
- 8 Jamshid Iskandarov
- 9 Odiljon Khamrobekov
- 10 Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 19 Azizjon Ganiev
- 23 Sherzod Esanov
- 20 Azizbek Amanov
- 21 Igor Sergeev
- 12 Camilo Vargas Goalkeeper
- 2 Daniel Muñoz Defender
- 23 Davinson Sánchez Defender
- 3 Jhon Lucumí Defender
- 17 Johan Mojica Defender
- 14 Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
- 16 Jefferson Lerma Midfielder
- 11 Jhon Arias Midfielder
- 10 James Rodríguez Forward
- 25 Luis Javier Suárez Forward
- 7 Luis Díaz Forward
- 24 Álvaro Montero
- 1 David Ospina
- 22 Deiver Machado
- 4 Santiago Arias
- 18 Willer Ditta
- 13 Yerry Mina
- 5 Kevin Castaño
- 6 Richard Ríos
- 8 Jorge Carrascal
- 15 Juan Portilla
- 20 Juan Fernando Quintero
- 21 Jaminton Campaz
- 26 Andrés Gómez
- 9 Jhon Córdoba
- 19 Cucho Hernández
- Tirs cadres : Uzbekistan 2 / Colombia 3
- Tirs : Uzbekistan 6 / Colombia 14
- Possession : Uzbekistan 37% / Colombia 63%
- Corners : Uzbekistan 3 / Colombia 4
- Fautes : Uzbekistan 14 / Colombia 10
- Cartons jaunes : Uzbekistan 1 / Colombia 1
- Passes : Uzbekistan 287 / Colombia 511
- Precision des passes : Uzbekistan 76% / Colombia 86%
- xG : Uzbekistan 1.14 / Colombia 1.43
- Luis Díaz (Colombia) : note 8.3, 1 but(s), 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) : note 7.5, 1 but(s)
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) : note 7.2, 1 but(s)
- Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) : note 6.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Camilo Vargas (Colombia) : note 6.2, 2 arret(s)
- Abdulla Abdullaev (Uzbekistan) : note 7
- Otabek Shukurov (Uzbekistan) : note 6.9
- Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) : note 6.9
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 6'But - C. Ronaldo (passe J. Cancelo)
- 14'Carton jaune - O. Khamrobekov
- 17'But - N. Mendes
- 29'VAR - A. Ganiev
- 39'But - C. Ronaldo (passe B. Fernandes)
- 46'Remplacement - J. Cancelo (remplace N. Semedo)
- 46'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace F. Conceicao)
- 46'Remplacement - S. Nasrullaev (remplace K. Alizhonov)
- 46'Remplacement - O. Khamrobekov (remplace A. Mozgovoy)
- 60'But - A. Nematov
- 64'Remplacement - Joao Felix (remplace Trincao)
- 68'Carton jaune - R. Veiga
- 73'Remplacement - A. Fayzullaev (remplace I. Sergeev)
- 76'Remplacement - J. Neves (remplace B. Silva)
- 83'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace R. Leao)
- 87'But - R. Leao
- 90+2'Remplacement - B. Karimov (remplace R. Jiyanov)
- 90+2'Remplacement - O. Shukurov (remplace S. Esanov)
- 1 Diogo Costa Goalkeeper
- 20 João Cancelo Defender
- 3 Rúben Dias Defender
- 13 Renato Veiga Defender
- 25 Nuno Mendes Defender
- 15 João Neves Midfielder
- 23 Vitinha Midfielder
- 18 Pedro Neto Midfielder
- 8 Bruno Fernandes Midfielder
- 11 João Félix Midfielder
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo Forward
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 26 Francisco Conceição
- 16 Francisco Trincão
- 12 José Sá
- 22 Rui Silva
- 4 Tomás Araújo
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio
- 6 Matheus Nunes
- 24 Samú Costa
- 10 Bernardo Silva
- 21 Rúben Neves
- 19 Gonçalo Guedes
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 12 Abduvokhid Nematov Goalkeeper
- 2 Abdukodir Khusanov Defender
- 18 Abdulla Abdullaev Defender
- 5 Rustam Ashurmatov Defender
- 24 Bekhruz Karimov Midfielder
- 9 Odiljon Khamrobekov Midfielder
- 7 Otabek Shukurov Midfielder
- 13 Sherzod Nasrullaev Midfielder
- 19 Azizjon Ganiev Forward
- 22 Abbosbek Fayzullaev Forward
- 14 Eldor Shomurodov Forward
- 3 Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 6 Akmal Mozgovoy
- 16 Botirali Ergashev
- 1 Utkir Yusupov
- 25 Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 4 Farrukh Sayfiev
- 26 Jakhongir Urozov
- 15 Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 20 Azizbek Amanov
- 8 Jamshid Iskandarov
- 17 Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 11 Oston Urunov
- 10 Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 23 Sherzod Esanov
- 21 Igor Sergeev
- Tirs cadres : Portugal 6 / Uzbekistan 2
- Tirs : Portugal 13 / Uzbekistan 6
- Possession : Portugal 66% / Uzbekistan 34%
- Corners : Portugal 2 / Uzbekistan 2
- Fautes : Portugal 11 / Uzbekistan 11
- Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / Uzbekistan 1
- Passes : Portugal 460 / Uzbekistan 244
- Precision des passes : Portugal 89% / Uzbekistan 80%
- xG : Portugal 1.99 / Uzbekistan 0.21
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) : note 8.3, 2 but(s)
- Nuno Mendes (Portugal) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) : note 8, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- João Cancelo (Portugal) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Diogo Costa (Portugal) : note 6.7, 2 arret(s)
- Rúben Dias (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Vitinha (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Renato Veiga (Portugal) : note 7.2, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 46'Remplacement - N. Mukau (remplace N. Sadiki)
- 56'Carton jaune - J. Lucumi
- 57'Remplacement - C. Bakambu (remplace S. Banza)
- 58'Remplacement - L. Suarez (remplace J. Cordoba)
- 58'Remplacement - J. Rodriguez (remplace J. Quintero)
- 72'Remplacement - A. Masuaku (remplace J. Kayembe)
- 72'Remplacement - E. Kayembe (remplace C. Pickel)
- 76'But - D. Munoz (passe J. Quintero)
- 77'Remplacement - J. Arias (remplace R. Rios)
- 82'Remplacement - S. Moutoussamy (remplace N. Mbuku)
- 90+3'Carton jaune - C. Pickel
- 90+4'Carton jaune - J. Lerma
- 12 Camilo Vargas Goalkeeper
- 2 Daniel Muñoz Defender
- 23 Davinson Sánchez Defender
- 3 Jhon Lucumí Defender
- 17 Johan Mojica Defender
- 14 Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
- 16 Jefferson Lerma Midfielder
- 11 Jhon Arias Midfielder
- 10 James Rodríguez Forward
- 25 Luis Javier Suárez Forward
- 7 Luis Díaz Forward
- 20 Juan Fernando Quintero
- 9 Jhon Córdoba
- 24 Álvaro Montero
- 1 David Ospina
- 13 Yerry Mina
- 18 Willer Ditta
- 22 Deiver Machado
- 4 Santiago Arias
- 21 Jaminton Campaz
- 6 Richard Ríos
- 8 Jorge Carrascal
- 26 Andrés Gómez
- 15 Juan Portilla
- 5 Kevin Castaño
- 19 Cucho Hernández
- 1 Lionel Mpasi Nzau Goalkeeper
- 2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka Defender
- 22 Chancel Mbemba Defender
- 4 Axel Tuanzebe Defender
- 3 Steve Kapuadi Defender
- 26 Arthur Masuaku Defender
- 6 Ngal'ayel Mukau Midfielder
- 8 Samuel Moutoussamy Midfielder
- 25 Edo Kayembe Midfielder
- 17 Cédric Bakambu Forward
- 20 Yoane Wissa Forward
- 14 Noah Sadiki
- 23 Simon Banza
- 21 Matthieu Epolo
- 16 Timothy Fayulu
- 24 Gedeon Kalulu
- 12 Joris Kayembe
- 5 Dylan Batubinsika
- 15 Aaron Tshibola
- 11 Gaël Kakuta
- 18 Charles Pickel
- 9 Brian Cipenga
- 7 Nathanaël Mbuku
- 10 Théo Bongonda
- 13 Meschak Elia
- 19 Fiston Mayele
- Tirs cadres : Colombia 9 / DR Congo 0
- Tirs : Colombia 19 / DR Congo 5
- Possession : Colombia 64% / DR Congo 36%
- Corners : Colombia 5 / DR Congo 2
- Fautes : Colombia 11 / DR Congo 14
- Cartons jaunes : Colombia 1 / DR Congo 0
- Passes : Colombia 535 / DR Congo 291
- Precision des passes : Colombia 88% / DR Congo 76%
- xG : Colombia 0.99 / DR Congo 0.26
- Lionel Mpasi Nzau (DR Congo) : note 7.3, 8 arret(s)
- Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Juan Fernando Quintero (Colombia) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Jhon Lucumí (Colombia) : note 7.3, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Davinson Sánchez (Colombia) : note 7.3
- Jhon Arias (Colombia) : note 7.3
- Johan Mojica (Colombia) : note 7.2
- Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) : note 7
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
| Team | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| DR Congo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
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