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Colombia Wins 1-0, Secures Knockouts; Rodríguez Hits 10th World Cup

6/24/2026

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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in Zapopan on June 23, 2026, reaching knockout-stage qualification.
Daniel Muñoz (Colombia forward) netted 76th-minute winner after his shot deflected, while goalkeepers Lionel Mpasi (DR Congo) and Camilo Vargas (Colombia) saved shots from Nathanaël Mbuku and a header from Chancel Mbemba.
Luis Díaz (Colombia forward) had two goals disallowed while James Rodríguez (Colombia playmaker) earned 10th World Cup appearance, joining Freddy Rincón and Carlos Valderrama.

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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in Zapopan on June 23, 2026, reaching knockout-stage qualification.
Daniel Muñoz (Colombia forward) netted 76th-minute winner after his shot deflected, while goalkeepers Lionel Mpasi (DR Congo) and Camilo Vargas (Colombia) saved shots from Nathanaël Mbuku and a header from Chancel Mbemba.
Luis Díaz (Colombia forward) had two goals disallowed while James Rodríguez (Colombia playmaker) earned 10th World Cup appearance, joining Freddy Rincón and Carlos Valderrama.