Colombia secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The match, played on Tuesday evening at Guadalajara Stadium, was part of Group K in the tournament co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The game remained scoreless at halftime, with both teams failing to find the net in the first half. Colombia ultimately broke the deadlock to claim the victory and advance to the next stage of the competition. This qualification marks a significant step for the Colombian national team in the ongoing World Cup. The result eliminates RD Congo from contention for a spot in the knockout rounds.