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The Colombia national football team became the newest team to advance to the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. The national team achieved the first objective of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which was to advance to the round of 16.
What happened in the match?
The Colombia national football team won 1-0 against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Guadalajara stadium, on the night of June 23. The goal came in the 75th minute, with a definition by Daniel Muñoz after an assist by Juan Fernando Quintero.
What's next for Colombia?
Néstor Lorenzo's team is now analyzing who their next opponent will be in the second round, which will depend on their position in group K and the results in the other zones.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 1-0 |
| 2026-06-27 | Colombia vs Portugal | - |
What do the numbers say?
The Colombia national football team joins the United States, Mexico, France, Germany, and Argentina, with six points in the two matches. The Tricolor, at this moment, would face Paraguay, Ecuador, Senegal, Algeria, or Croatia, which are in the third position.
The situation of the Black Stars is notable, as they would only need a point against Croatia in the last match to fight for the second place or one of the best third places with an enviable figure of five units.
