Colombia has qualified for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 win over DR Congo in their second Group K match.
The South Americans followed their opening 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan with another three points to move to six and secure a place in the knockout stage with a game to spare.
Daniel Munoz #2 of Colombia celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Colombia and Congo DR at Guadalajara Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Colombia has scored four goals and conceded just once in the tournament. The result also left them five points clear of third-placed DR Congo, who can no longer catch the group leaders.
Daniel Munoz #2 of Colombia scores a goal that was disallowed due to an offside violation during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Colombia and Congo DR at Guadalajara Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Portugal are second on four points after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, while Uzbekistan remain bottom without a point.
Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)
In Group L, Panama were eliminated after a 1-0 defeat to Croatia, following their opening 1-0 loss to Ghana.
Carlos Harvey #14 of Panama reacts after a missed chance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Ezra Shaw – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Panama has yet to score and has conceded two goals in the tournament. With England and Ghana on four points and Croatia on three, Panama can no longer reach the knockout stage.
Luka Modric #10 of Croatia celebrates with teammates after earning his 200th cap during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Ezra Shaw – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Panama will play for pride against England in their final group match, while Colombia faces Portugal with top spot in Group K on the line.
