Colombia and Congo DR meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara on June 24, 2026. Preview kickoff times, form, and head-to-head here. Bookmark for live scores on matchday — full schedule on fixtures.
Colombia vs Congo DR — World Cup 2026 Kickoff Time and Venue
Colombia vs Congo DR kicks off at 2:00 AM UTC (Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 PM EDT; Wednesday 24 June at 03:00 BST for UK viewers). Local kickoff: Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 AM UTC. The match is staged at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, one of the host venues for the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Fans planning travel or watch parties should note the Group Stage - 2 slot in the Group K calendar. Our fixtures page converts every World Cup 2026 kickoff to your local timezone automatically.
Colombia Team News, Form and World Cup 2026 Squad
Colombia arrive with recent form reading W from our World Cup 2026 results database. Squad selection, injuries, and the starting shape will be confirmed closer to kickoff — check the Lineups tab on this page when teamsheets are published.
In Group K, Colombia need a strong showing against Congo DR to control their own destiny. The home crowd advantage and tournament experience will factor into how they approach this World Cup 2026 fixture tactically.
Congo DR Team News, Form and World Cup 2026 Tactics
Congo DR bring form of D into this Group K test. Their tactical identity — pressing height, width, and transition speed — will be scrutinised by Colombia in preparation.
Danger players for Congo DR can change a World Cup 2026 group game in a single moment. Expect a disciplined defensive structure with bursts forward when space appears against Colombia.
Head-to-Head — Colombia vs Congo DR History
Colombia and Congo DR have limited recent competitive history, making this World Cup 2026 Group K tie harder to predict from past results alone.
Open the H2H tab above for dates, scores, and competition context. At a World Cup, motivation and squad depth often matter more than distant head-to-head records.
Colombia vs Congo DR World Cup 2026 Predictions
Our data-led preview suggests: Winner : Colombia This is analysis for fans following the tournament, not gambling advice.
World Cup 2026 Group K Standings Before Group Stage - 2
Before kickoff, the Group K table reads: 1. Colombia — 3pts; 2. Congo DR — 1pts; 3. Portugal — 1pts; 4. Uzbekistan — 0pts. Both Colombia and Congo DR understand the stakes: the top two places advance, with the best third-placed teams also in contention across the wider tournament.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
How to Watch Colombia vs Congo DR World Cup 2026 Live
In the United States, Colombia vs Congo DR is carried on FOX Sports and Telemundo (Spanish). UK viewers can watch on BBC and ITV (free to air). SBS (Australia), MBC/KBS/SBS (South Korea), and national broadcasters in each competing country also hold rights in their territories. FWC Live Score does not link to unofficial streams — use your national broadcaster's official World Cup 2026 TV schedule. For kickoff times see our fixtures page and how to watch guide.
FAQs
- Q: What time is Colombia vs Congo DR kick-off at World Cup 2026?
- A: Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 PM EDT (Wednesday 24 June at 03:00 BST UK).
- Q: Where is Colombia vs Congo DR World Cup 2026 being played?
- A: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.
- Q: What TV channel shows Colombia vs Congo DR World Cup 2026?
- A: FOX Sports and Telemundo (Spanish) (USA); BBC and ITV (free to air) (UK).
- Q: What are the World Cup 2026 Group K standings?
- A: 1. Colombia — 3pts; 2. Congo DR — 1pts; 3. Portugal — 1pts; 4. Uzbekistan — 0pts
- Q: Who is the favourite to win Colombia vs Congo DR World Cup 2026?
- A: Both sides enter with credible squads; our preview above analyses form and tactics without gambling odds.