24/06/2026 06:19 - Deportes
The Colombian national team achieved a narrow but decisive 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in their second match of the 2026 World Cup group stage. The match took place at the Guadalajara stadium in Mexico, where Colombia demonstrated their ability to compete in a challenging group.
Defender Daniel Muñoz, who delivered an outstanding performance, was clear in his post-match statements: "We must manage the anxiety," he emphasized, calling for calm following the triumph. The player highlighted the importance of maintaining composure and preparing adequately for the final group stage match.
The next challenge for Colombia will be against Portugal, a team that arrives from a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan and stands as one of the tournament favorites. The Colombian defender emphasized the need to "prepare everything for the group stage finale."
Muñoz, who displayed a solid performance in defense, stressed that the team must remain focused and avoid overconfidence, as every point is crucial to advance to the knockout rounds.
Images before the match showed a massive mobilization of Colombian supporters in Guadalajara. Fans formed long lines to secure last-minute tickets and expressed optimism ahead of the encounter.
Videos captured by Infobae Colombia show Colombian supporters arriving on motorcycles and making promises for the team to achieve victory. The unconditional support from the fans was evident throughout the stadium.
The 2026 World Cup is jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Colombia aims to advance to the knockout stages and match or surpass achievements from previous editions.
The victory against DR Congo allows Colombia to accumulate crucial points in their group, although the match against Portugal will largely determine the team's fate in the competition.
Daniel Muñoz's call to manage anxiety reflects the maturity of a group that understands every World Cup match requires maximum concentration and humility, without getting carried away by euphoria or external pressure.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
