Seven countries have secured their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Colombia, Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the USA have all qualified for the knockout stage after winning their opening two group matches.
Colombia became the latest team to advance after edging DR Congo 1-0 in the early hours of Wednesday. A second-half goal from Daniel Muñoz proved enough to give them all three points.
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The win takes Colombia to the top of Group K with six points, ahead of Portugal, DR Congo, and Uzbekistan. They will face Portugal in their final group game this weekend.
The expanded 2026 World Cup sees the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed sides progress to the Round of 32.
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