Colombia secured a 1–0 victory over DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup Group K opener, dominating possession and chances throughout. The South Americans controlled 64% of the ball and created significantly more attacking threat, registering 20 shots with nine on target and an expected goals total of 0.98, whilst DR Congo managed only seven shots and one on target from 0.37 xG. Colombia's goalkeeper was virtually untested, facing just one shot on target and recording a perfect 100% save percentage. DR Congo adopted a defensive 5–3–2 formation in an attempt to frustrate their opponents, but their goalkeeper made eight saves from nine shots on target faced, conceding 1.39 post-shot expected goals—a measure of how clinical Colombia's finishing proved. The goalscorer remains unnamed in the data, but the clean sheet and possession dominance suggest a composed performance from the favourites. Colombia's superior shot volume and conversion efficiency hint at a squad capable of progressing from the group stage.