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    Match 48 · Group K · Matchday 2

    ColombiaColombia
    1 : 0
    Full-time
    DR CongoDR Congo
    • D. Munoz76'
    Goals

      Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 10:00 PM ET

      Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

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      Match events

      ColombiaMinDR Congo
      • 46'
        ▲ N. Sadiki·▼ N. Mukau
      • Jhon LucumíYellow card
        56'
      • 57'
        ▲ S. Banza·▼ C. Bakambu
      • ▲ J. Cordoba·▼ L. Suarez
        58'
      • ▲ J. Quintero·▼ J. Rodriguez
        58'
      • 72'
        ▲ J. Kayembe·▼ A. Masuaku
      • 72'
        ▲ C. Pickel·▼ E. Kayembe
      • D. Munoz(assist: J. Quintero)
        76'
      • ▲ R. Rios·▼ J. Arias
        77'
      • 82'
        ▲ N. Mbuku·▼ S. Moutoussamy
      • 90+3'
        Charles PickelYellow card
      • Jefferson LermaYellow card
        90+4'

      Group K standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1ColombiaColombia220036
      2PortugalPortugal211054
      3DR CongoDR Congo2011-11
      4UzbekistanUzbekistan2002-70
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      What each team needs

      ColombiaColombia

      With one match played, Colombia needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

      DR CongoDR Congo

      An opening win over Colombia would be a major statement and strengthen DR Congo's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatColombiaDR Congo
      FIFA Ranking1053
      World Cup Titles00
      World Cup Appearances72
      Best WC FinishQuarterfinals (2014)Quarterfinals (1974, as Zaire)
      ManagerNéstor LorenzoSébastien Desabre
      How They QualifiedCONMEBOL — 3rd place (28 pts)IC Playoff 1 — winner
      2022 World CupDid not qualifyDid not qualify
      CaptainJames RodríguezChancel 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

      RegionBroadcast
      USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      Estadio Akron · Guadalajara · Capacity: 44,330

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