ColombiavsDR Congo

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group K against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Colombia head to the 2026 World Cup on a wave of momentum after reaching the Copa America final in 2024, where they were narrowly defeated by Argentina in extra time. DR Congo are one of Africa's most passionate footballing nations, with a fervent fanbase and a squad brimming with athletic, technically gifted players.

Colombia: Colombia's best World Cup finish was reaching the quarterfinals in 2014 in Brazil, where James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot with six goals. DR Congo: DR Congo, then known as Zaire, appeared at their only World Cup in 1974 in West Germany, where they lost all three group matches.

The match is scheduled at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico. Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 09:00 PM (17:00 ET).