# Colombia Clinches Knockout Spot in Thriller

URL: https://technosports.co.in/colombia-clinches-knockout-spot-in-thriller/  
Published: 2026-06-24  
Updated: 2026-06-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Colombia has officially punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup Round of 32! In a tense Group K battle at Estadio Guadalajara, Daniel Muñoz delivered a clutch late-game strike to edge past DR Congo 1-0. Despite Lionel Mpasi’s heroic saves, the relentless Colombian offensive pressure finally broke the deadlock, securing their dominance and advancing to the knockout stages.