{"id":1461570,"date":"2026-06-22T12:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1461570"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:01:33","slug":"colombia-vs-dr-congo-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/colombia-vs-dr-congo-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombia vs DR Congo team news and predicted lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colombia<\/a> look to seal their place in the knockout stages when they face DR Congo<\/a> in Group K at the 2026 World Cup<\/a> on Wednesday. Kick-off is scheduled for 3am (UK time) on Wednesday 24th June at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

N\u00e9stor Lorenzo’s side delivered a clinical opening performance, beating Uzbekistan 3-1 in Mexico City. Luis D\u00edaz was the standout performer and Colombia sit top of Group K heading into matchday two. A win here seals their place in the last 32 with a game to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DR Congo produced one of the genuine shocks of matchday one, holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Houston. Yoane Wissa’s first-half equaliser earned the Leopards a historic first World Cup point in 52 years. S\u00e9bastien Desabre’s side will arrive in Guadalajara with real belief and nothing to fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia and DR Congo have never previously met in senior international football. Wednesday’s fixture in Guadalajara is the first competitive encounter between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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