Group K standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Colombia
With one match played, Colombia needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
DR Congo
An opening win over Colombia would be a major statement and strengthen DR Congo's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Colombia | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 10 | 53 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 | 2 |
| Best WC Finish | Quarterfinals (2014) | Quarterfinals (1974, as Zaire) |
| Manager | Néstor Lorenzo | Sébastien Desabre |
| How They Qualified | CONMEBOL — 3rd place (28 pts) | IC Playoff 1 — winner |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| Captain | James Rodríguez | Chancel Mbemba |
Prediction
Colombia 2 — 1 DR Congo
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Colombia (ranked 10th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Colombia have appeared at 7 World Cups. DR Congo have appeared at 2.
Colombia are ranked 10th in the world. DR Congo are ranked 53th.
This match takes place at Estadio Akron, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Estadio Akron · Guadalajara · Capacity: 44,330
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