Group K

Colombia vs DR Congo · World Cup 2026

Group K · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Estadio Akron, Guadalajara · 03:00 UK

Preview

Scene-setter

Colombia face DR Congo in matchday two of Group K at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara on 24 Jun 2026 (kickoff 03:00 UK).

Title chance

The model rates Colombia's tournament title chance at 2.7%, DR Congo's at 0.9%. A clear strength advantage on paper for Colombia.

Squad snapshot

Colombia's squad is still provisional (55-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.

DR Congo's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/8/8/7 split). 13 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Chancel Mbemba (109 caps).

What's not yet rendered

What's not yet rendered:

  • Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
  • Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
  • Group standings (added once first group results land)
  • Colombia final squad (55-man preliminary squad)

Schedule cross-validated against FIFA, Sky Sports, ESPN and Wikipedia (June 2026).