Munoz fires Colombia into the last 32 as Portugal await

Through after two games

Your team is into the knockout rounds. Colombia beat DR Congo 1–0 Wednesday and top Group K with six points from two games (1) (7) (8). Daniel Munoz scored the winner, and Colombia did not concede across both group matches. Only the fourth time in history Colombia have reached the World Cup knockouts (2).

Munoz: 'We don't want to settle'

Munoz was the difference and he wants more. "We played with intensity and aggression, and we stuck to our style," he said after the match (3). The Crystal Palace full-back also made it clear this run is not done: "We don't want to settle for this" (4). Oliver Glasner, his club manager, described him as "the most Latino player of Colombia" and "a fan on the pitch" (6).

Quintero the game-changer off the bench

Juan Fernando Quintero came on and assisted Munoz's goal. James Rodriguez did not hold back afterwards: "Tiene una zurda única", he has a unique left foot (2). The bench made the difference when the game needed unlocking.

Portugal next to decide the group

Colombia face Portugal in the group finale. First place in Group K is on the line, and Lorenzo knows the weight of it: he called it a "prueba", a test, against Cristiano's Portugal (1) (4). A draw is enough to win the group.

Fan reactions

Colombia fans are celebrating the knockout-round confirmation but the mood is measured. The narrow 1–0 win over DR Congo has supporters debating whether the attack needs more edge before facing Portugal. One thread broke down the tactical takeaways, with plenty of praise for Munoz's relentless running and Quintero's impact from the bench. Read the full discussion.