Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 in a Group K fixture of the Group Stage on Tuesday, June 23, at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. A second-half goal from D. Munoz secured the victory for Colombia.

The match remained goalless throughout the first half. Colombia made two changes in the 58th minute, with J. Cordoba replacing L. Suarez and J. Quintero coming on for J. Rodriguez. DR Congo made several changes, including N. Sadiki for N. Mukau at 46 minutes and S. Banza for C. Bakambu at 57 minutes.

The decisive moment came in the 76th minute when D. Munoz scored for Colombia from open play, assisted by J. Quintero. Colombia's J. Arias was replaced by R. Rios in the 77th minute. DR Congo continued to make substitutions in an attempt to alter the outcome.

The referee issued three yellow cards during the match. J. Lucumi of Colombia received a yellow card in the 56th minute. C. Pickel of DR Congo was booked in the 90+3rd minute, followed by J. Lerma of Colombia in the 90+4th minute.