Live Blog! Colombia vs DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Colombia is one step away from the Round of 32, but a confident DR Congo side stands in its path after frustrating Portugal. With first place in Group K at stake, both teams enter a match loaded with pressure, intensity, and major World Cup implications.
90+6' Full Time!
The final whistle blows in Guadalajara. Colombia claims an important victory thanks to Daniel Muñoz's second-half strike and secures three crucial points in Group K. DR Congo battled until the end but could not find an equalizer.
Score: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
90+4' Vargas Keeps Colombia Ahead
Chancel Mbemba got his head to a corner kick, but Camilo Vargas made an important save to deny DR Congo an equalizer.
Score: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
90' Six Minutes Added
The fourth official has signaled six minutes of added time. DR Congo will look for a late response, while Colombia aims to see out a crucial victory in Group K.
Score: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
89' DR Congo Keep Pushing
Joris Kayembe tried his luck from long range after being set up by Steve Kapuadi, but his left-footed effort was blocked by the Colombian defense. DR Congo continue to search for a late goal.
Score: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
80' Luis Díaz Goal Disallowed
Luis Díaz thought he had doubled Colombia's lead with a brilliant chipped finish over Lionel Mpasi, but the goal was ruled out. The referee judged that Díaz had pushed his defender in the buildup.
Score: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
76' GOAL COLOMBIA!
Daniel Muñoz breaks the deadlock in Guadalajara. The Colombian defender found space inside the box and finished with his left foot to beat Lionel Mpasi, giving Colombia a crucial lead.
Score: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
72' DR Congo Make Another Change
DR Congo make a defensive substitution as Joris Kayembe comes on to replace Arthur Masuaku for the final stages of the match.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
71' Play Resumes
The match is back underway in Guadalajara following the hydration break. Both sides enter the final stages of the contest searching for the breakthrough goal.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
68' Hydration Break
Play is temporarily stopped for a hydration break. Players from Colombia and DR Congo take the opportunity to rehydrate and receive instructions from their coaching staffs ahead of the final stages of the match.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
58' Double Change for Colombia
Néstor Lorenzo makes two substitutions as Colombia looks for a breakthrough. Juan Fernando Quintero comes on for James Rodríguez, while Jhon Córdoba replaces Luis Suárez.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
57' DR Congo Make an Attacking Change
Sébastien Desabre makes a change up front, bringing on Simon Banza in place of Cédric Bakambu as DR Congo looks for a breakthrough.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
56' Yellow Card for Lucumí
Jhon Lucumí goes into the referee's book after bringing down Yoane Wissa on the right flank. It is the first yellow card of the match for Colombia.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
45' DR Congo Makes a Change
Sébastien Desabre makes his first adjustment of the match at halftime. Noah Sadiki comes on to replace Ngal'ayel Mukau.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
45' Second Half Underway
The second half is underway in Guadalajara. DR Congo gets the action restarted as both teams look to break the deadlock after a scoreless first half.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
45+6' Halftime in Guadalajara
The first half comes to an end. Colombia created the better chances but could not find a way past Lionel Mpasi, while DR Congo held firm and threatened on a few occasions of its own.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
45+5' VAR Overturns the Decision
After a review, the VAR recommended a second look and the referee overturned the original decision, changing the outcome of the play.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
45+4' Handball by Wissa
Yoane Wissa was penalized for a handball as DR Congo looked to push forward during the closing moments of the first half.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
45' Five Minutes Added
The fourth official has signaled five minutes of added time at the end of the first half. Colombia and DR Congo will have extra time to search for an opening goal before the break.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
45' DR Congo Threatens Before Halftime
After Axel Tuanzebe fouled James Rodríguez deep in Colombia's half, DR Congo managed to build momentum and create one of its best chances of the opening period. Following a corner kick, Cédric Bakambu met Arthur Masuaku's delivery with a header, but the effort flew well over the crossbar.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
42' Colombia Fails to Capitalize on Mpasi Mistake
A poor clearance from Lionel Mpasi under pressure handed Luis Díaz a promising opportunity near the edge of the box. The Colombian winger drove forward but hesitated at the crucial moment, eventually firing his shot straight into a crowd of defenders.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
40' Late Challenge on James Rodríguez
James Rodríguez was caught late by Edo Kayembe in a challenge that prompted complaints from the Colombian players. The referee awarded the free kick but kept his cards in his pocket. Rodríguez's ensuing delivery failed to trouble the DR Congo defense.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
28' Play Resumes
The match is back underway in Guadalajara following the hydration break. Colombia will look to continue its attacking momentum, while DR Congo aims to stay organized defensively and threaten on the counterattack.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
24' Hydration Break
Play has been temporarily stopped for a hydration break, allowing players from Colombia and DR Congo to cool down and receive instructions from their coaching staffs. The pause comes after an energetic opening phase with chances at both ends.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
18' Luis Díaz Goes Close
Luis Díaz brought down a lofted pass inside the penalty area, created just enough room to shoot, and fired a dangerous effort on target. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made the save in unconventional fashion, with the ball deflecting off his heel and out for a corner.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
12' Mpasi Denies Colombia!
James Rodríguez unleashed a powerful effort from outside the box that appeared headed for the bottom corner. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced an excellent save, pushing the ball behind for a corner and keeping the score level.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
8' Colombia Goal Disallowed
Daniel Muñoz reacted quickest to a loose ball in the penalty area and fired home what looked like the opening goal for Colombia. The celebrations were cut short, though, as the assistant referee flagged for an obvious offside in the buildup.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
0' Kickoff in Guadalajara!
The action is underway in Guadalajara as Colombia and DR Congo begin a crucial Group K clash. Both sides are looking to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Score: Colombia 0-0 DR Congo
Colombia's Starting XI
DR Congo's Starting XI
Colombia Looks to Take Another Step Forward, but DR Congo Is Ready to Surprise
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is entering a decisive phase, and Colombia has a golden opportunity to secure its place in the Round of 32 when it faces DR Congo in Guadalajara. However, this is far from a routine assignment for the South American side.
Colombia opened its campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, delivering a balanced and efficient performance. Yet the landscape of Group K shifted shortly afterward when Portugal routed Uzbekistan, raising the stakes and adding extra significance to this matchup.
Now, the team led by Néstor Lorenzo is not only aiming to move closer to qualification but also hoping to reclaim first place in a group that remains wide open heading into the next round of fixtures.
The Draw Against Portugal Turned DR Congo into a Genuine Threat
If there were still questions surrounding DR Congo’s potential, its draw against Portugal quickly changed the conversation.
The Leopards earned the first World Cup point in the nation’s history thanks to a goal from Yoane Wissa, who canceled out João Neves’ early strike and secured a result few expected before the tournament began.
Players such as Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka provide attacking quality and experience, giving the team several ways to hurt opponents. Meanwhile, head coach Sébastien Desabre has repeatedly emphasized his squad’s belief that it can compete with any nation in the tournament.
Luis Díaz Leads Colombia’s Hopes in a Growing Contender
Everything suggests that Lorenzo will continue with the 4-2-3-1 setup that worked in the opening match, relying on a core group of players who have become the foundation of this Colombian team.
Much of the spotlight will once again fall on Luis Díaz, who continues to establish himself as one of the standout stars of the Lorenzo era. After finding the net in the opening match, the winger arrives as one of Colombia’s biggest attacking weapons and a player capable of changing the game in an instant.
Alongside him, talents such as James Rodríguez, Daniel Muñoz, Jhon Arias, and Jefferson Lerma will be expected to dictate the tempo and prevent the contest from becoming the type of physical battle that could favor DR Congo.
A Match That Could Shape the Future of Group K
Although one matchday will still remain after this encounter, Colombia vs DR Congo could have a major impact on the final standings in Group K.
A Colombian victory would place the team in a commanding position to secure qualification for the Round of 32 and potentially regain first place depending on goal difference.
For DR Congo, another positive result would represent yet another historic step forward. After stunning many observers against Portugal, avoiding defeat again would significantly strengthen the African side’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
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