Colombia 1-0 DR Congo: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Martin Today’s other game was the Group I clash between England and Ghana. Thomas Tuchel’s team got a stern reality check from a dogged Ghanaian side who were happy to sit back and defend. David Hytner was at Boston Stadium: England’s idea was to maintain the momentum they had generated in the 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L tie but there was no surge here. Only stodge. England laboured to create against an ultra-defensive Ghana team, their only pulse-quickening moments coming towards the very end. Continue reading...
By Jo Khan, Martin Pegan
Colombia had their chances and peppered the goals from long range before – and after – Daniel Muñoz broke the deadlock.
Their 20 shots included nine on target, and don’t include the three other times Los Cafeteros had the ball in the net, in a promising performance that perhaps only lacked a cutting edge.
DR Congo had their backs to the wall for much of the contest, and relied on an outstanding display for their keeper, as they found it hard to find a way through the midfield to buildup play or simply launch counterattacks.
A belated rally came much too late and Colombia move into the knockouts while only needing a draw against Portugal to lock in top spot in Group K.
DR Congo need a first World Cup win in their history when they face Uzbekistan to boost their hopes of progressing to the last 32.