James Rodriguez vs Yoane Wissa — Colombia vs DR Congo, World Cup 2026
"Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1. DR Congo held Portugal 1-1 in the biggest shock of Matchday 1. Now the two surprise packages of Group K face each other — and the winner could top the group."
🏆 The Group K Wildcard Battle — 
Colombia vs 
DR Congo, World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K delivers its most intriguing fixture as Colombia face DR Congo at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico. Colombia were impressive in their 3-1 win over Uzbekistan — James Rodriguez pulling the strings, Luis Diaz terrorising the defence, and the South Americans looking like genuine dark horses for the tournament. DR Congo produced the shock of Matchday 1 — holding Portugal to a stunning 1-1 draw, with Yoane Wissa's equaliser cancelling out João Neves' early strike. A win for Colombia here effectively seals Group K qualification. A win for DR Congo and they could stunningly top the group. This is the match nobody expected to matter this much.
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🔴 FULL TIME RESULT — Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
Final Score: Colombia 1 - 0 DR Congo
💥 A tight, disciplined win for Colombia that keeps them right in the hunt for Group K top spot. DR Congo had caused Portugal problems in the opening round and made this difficult — but Colombia's quality in the final third was eventually decisive. A single goal separated the sides in a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests.
🌟 Colombia are unbeaten in two games and face a winner-takes-all clash with Portugal on June 27 for top spot. Their defensive discipline continues to be their greatest strength in this tournament.
📅 Colombia next match: vs Portugal (June 27) — Group K decider for top spot
📅 DR Congo next match: vs Uzbekistan (June 27) — must win to have any third-place hope
📝 Editor's Note: We predicted Colombia to win — a professional, controlled performance from a side that is quietly one of the most consistent teams at this World Cup.
📋 Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Colombia vs DR Congo |
| Date | June 23, 2026 (June 24 IST) |
| Kickoff | 10:00 PM ET / 7:30 AM IST (June 24) |
| Venue | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Group | Group K (also Portugal, Uzbekistan) |
| Watch India | ZEE5 app (Unite8 Sports) |
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🇨🇴 Colombia — The Dark Horses Are Here
Colombia arrived at this World Cup after an extraordinary qualifying campaign — going 28 matches unbeaten including a Copa America final appearance against Argentina. Their 3-1 win over Uzbekistan was controlled and clinical — James Rodriguez was magnificent, orchestrating from deep with the vision and passing range that made him the 2014 World Cup's best player. Luis Diaz was electric on the left and Jhon Córdoba led the attack with power and intelligence. Colombia's defensive structure under manager Néstor Lorenzo is solid — they rarely give away cheap goals and are well organised against counter-attacks.
⚠️ Squad News: No injury concerns for Colombia. Lorenzo is expected to name a strong side despite this being a late kickoff — Colombia know a win here seals their Round of 32 place.
Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Camilo Vargas |
| Defence | Santiago Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Yerry Mina, Johan Mojica |
| Midfield | Wilmar Barrios, Jefferson Lerma |
| Attack | Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez (c), Luis Diaz |
| Striker | Jhon Córdoba |
Key Players to Watch:James Rodriguez
- 🌟 James Rodriguez — The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner is orchestrating Colombia's tournament — his vision and passing are unmatched in Group K
- ⚽ Luis Diaz — Liverpool's Colombian winger, electric pace and directness — will torment DR Congo's right back all night
- 🎯 Jhon Arias — Fluminense's creative winger is one of South America's most exciting players — underrated on the world stage
- 🔥 Davinson Sánchez — The experienced Spurs defender anchors Colombia's defence and will be crucial against Wissa's threat
DR Congo — Africa's Biggest Shock
DR Congo produced the most stunning result of Matchday 1 — holding Portugal, one of the tournament favourites, to a 1-1 draw after Yoane Wissa's equaliser. The Brentford striker's goal just before half time silenced the Houston crowd and announced DR Congo as genuine contenders to advance from Group K. Chancel Mbemba anchors a disciplined defence that frustrated Portugal's Ronaldo for 90 minutes. Cédric Bakambu leads the line with experience, while Silas from Stuttgart provides the pace and directness on the wing that Colombia's defence will need to contain.
⚠️ Squad News: No injury concerns for DR Congo. Manager Sébastien Desabre will be boosted by the confidence from the Portugal result.
Predicted lineup (4-3-3):
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Joël Kiassumbua |
| Defence | Chancel Mbemba (c), Dodi Lukébakio, Jean-Pierre Nseke, Christ Wapu |
| Midfield | Donatien Ibara, Arthur Masuaku, Fiston Mayele |
| Attack | Silas, Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa |
Key Players to Watch:Yoane Wissa
- 🌟 Yoane Wissa — Brentford's electric striker shocked Portugal — can he do the same to Colombia's defence?
- ⚽ Chancel Mbemba — Congo's defensive captain, commanding and experienced — will look to organise against James Rodriguez's creativity
- 🎯 Silas — Stuttgart's pacy winger is DR Congo's most dangerous attacking threat in open play
- 🔥 Dodi Lukébakio — The Sevilla winger adds width and directness — one of the most underrated players in this tournament
⚔️ Head to Head — Colombia vs DR Congo
| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | World Cup Group K | First ever meeting |
| — | All time | No previous meetings recorded |
This is the first ever meeting between Colombia and DR Congo at any level — adding extra historical significance to an already fascinating fixture. Two nations that have surprised everybody in Matchday 1 — now facing each other for Group K supremacy.
🎯 The Key Battle — James Rodriguez vs Mbemba
The tactical centrepiece of this match is James Rodriguez against DR Congo's defensive organisation led by Chancel Mbemba. James operates from deep — picking passes, switching play and finding runners. Mbemba will need to organise DR Congo's midfield to press James early and deny him the time he needs. If James finds his rhythm — as he did so beautifully against Uzbekistan — Colombia will create chances throughout. If DR Congo can disrupt his supply lines and hit Colombia on the counter through Wissa and Silas, another major Group K upset is possible.
🌍 Group K Standings After Matchday 1
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
💰 Betting Odds
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Colombia Win | 4/6 |
| Draw | 3/1 |
| DR Congo Win | 4/1 |
🌶️ Hot Take
DR Congo at 4/1 is the best value bet on the entire June 23 card. They held Portugal — a top 5 ranked team — for 90 minutes and fully deserved their point. Colombia are good but their defence was tested by Uzbekistan's directness. Wissa, Silas and Lukébakio are a dangerous attacking trio that Colombia have never faced before. A DR Congo draw at 3/1 is also worth serious consideration. The Leopards have nothing to fear and everything to gain — they are the tournament's most dangerous underdog right now.
🔮 Our Prediction
Colombia have the better squad and more tournament experience, but DR Congo's confidence from the Portugal result makes this genuinely unpredictable. Expect a tight, tactical battle — Colombia's individual quality in James and Diaz ultimately telling in a close match.
| Prediction | Our Pick |
|---|---|
| ⚽ Result | Colombia Win |
| 📊 Score | Colombia 2-1 DR Congo |
| 🌟 Man of the Match | James Rodriguez |
| ⚽ First Scorer | Luis Diaz |
| 🎯 Key Stat | DR Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw — the biggest shock of Matchday 1 |
| 💡 Betting Angle | DR Congo at 4/1 — the tournament's most dangerous underdog after shocking Portugal |
📺 How to Watch in 
India
- 📱 ZEE5 app — Live streaming
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- 📡 DD Sports — Free broadcast (Quarter Finals onwards)
- 🎙️ Commentary in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Bangla
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❓ FAQ — Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026
Q: What time is Colombia vs DR Congo in India?
A: 7:30 AM IST on June 24, 2026. Live on ZEE5 app and Unite8 Sports.
Q: How did DR Congo hold Portugal?
A: Yoane Wissa equalised just before half time after João Neves' early opener — DR Congo's defensive discipline frustrated Portugal for 90 minutes.
Q: Who is James Rodriguez?
A: The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner — now 33, still Colombia's most creative and influential player.
Q: Can DR Congo qualify from Group K?
A: Yes — a win here and DR Congo would be in pole position to qualify alongside Colombia, leaving Portugal in a desperate situation.
Q: What is Group K at World Cup 2026?
A: Group K features Colombia, Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan. Colombia lead on 3 points, with DR Congo and Portugal on 1 point each.
Also Read: Portugal vs Uzbekistan — World Cup 2026 Group K Preview
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