Colombia v DR Congo: kick-off, TV and line-ups for 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Colombia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo face off this Tuesday (23) at 11 p.m. (Brasília time) at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the second round of Group K of the 2026 World Cup. Colombia can secure early qualification for the knockout stage with a win. DR Congo, meanwhile, in its first World Cup in 52 years, wants to prove that the historic draw against Portugal was no fluke.

Time and where to watch Colombia vs DR Congo

How each team comes into the match

Colombia leads Group K with three points after a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its opener. The Colombians showed tactical organization and attacking efficiency, with goals from Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz and Jorge Campaz. Another win today would mathematically guarantee qualification for the round of 16 with one match to spare.

DR Congo comes into the match boosted by a 1-1 draw with Portugal in its opener — a result considered historic for a team returning to the World Cup after 52 years away. Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa scored the equalizer in the first 50 minutes and is the Leopards’ main attacking threat.

Probable Colombia lineup

Coach Néstor Lorenzo is expected to keep the starting core that shone against Uzbekistan, with James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz as central pieces in Colombia’s creativity and attack.

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Colombia (4-3-3): Camilo Vargas; Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Lerma, Jhon Arias; James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Luis Suárez. Coach: Néstor Lorenzo.

Probable DR Congo lineup

Coach Sébastien Desabre is expected to repeat the compact structure from the opener, relying on the pace of Wissa and Bakambu in attack and the defensive solidity of Mbemba and Wan-Bissaka to contain Colombia’s attacking power.

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DR Congo (5-3-2): Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kapuadi, Masuaku; Mukau, Moutoussamy, Kayembe; Wissa, Bakambu. Coach: Sébastien Desabre.

What’s at stake

Colombia is the favorite, but DR Congo showed in its opener that it is capable of surprising traditional European teams. The Leopards are one of the most remarkable stories of this World Cup: they returned to the tournament for the first time since 1974 — when they were still called Zaire — and in their opener they already ended their goal drought in the competition, which had lasted since that edition.

A Congolese win would turn Group K completely upside down, with three teams in a direct battle for a place in the knockout stage. For Colombia, confirming its favoritism means heading into the final round in a comfortable position, regardless of the result of Portugal vs Uzbekistan, played on the same day.

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