Colombia vs DR Congo Prediction: Diaz Eyes the Last 32
Preview, published 23 June 2026. Kick-off 10pm ET, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.
Update: Colombia won 1-0, Daniel Munoz’s late strike sealing their place in the Round of 32. Read the full match report.
Colombia vs DR Congo is a Group K game Colombia are favoured to win, and our prediction is a 2-0 Colombia victory that would all but seal their place in the Round of 32. Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opener, while DR Congo’s stunning 1-1 draw with Portugal already delivered the first point in their World Cup history.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Colombia vs DR Congo, World Cup 2026 Group K |
| Kick-off | 10pm ET, 23 June |
| Venue | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Group K so far | Colombia 3, Portugal 1, DR Congo 1, Uzbekistan 0 |
| Our prediction | Colombia 2-0 DR Congo |
What is at stake in Colombia vs DR Congo
A win for Colombia at Estadio Akron would put them on six points and leave them needing only to avoid a heavy defeat in the final round to confirm qualification. DR Congo, by contrast, have already exceeded expectations just by taking a point off Portugal, and another result here would put the debutants firmly in contention for a first-ever World Cup knockout appearance.
Players to watch
Luis Diaz scored against Uzbekistan and remains Colombia’s most dangerous attacking weapon, arriving in fine form after a standout club season, with James Rodriguez still pulling the strings from a deeper role at 34. DR Congo’s threat goes through Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa, whose stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal made history, alongside the experienced Cedric Bakambu, who leads their forward line with 21 international goals.
Our Colombia vs DR Congo prediction
Colombia’s all-round quality, with Diaz and James Rodriguez a clear step above what DR Congo have faced so far, should be enough to win this comfortably. But DR Congo have already shown they can frustrate and punish a bigger name. We predict a 2-0 Colombia win without too much late drama.
What is next
Both sides face the final round of Group K next, with qualification still to be settled. See the day’s other games in our June 23 preview, revisit Colombia’s opener in our Uzbekistan vs Colombia report and DR Congo’s in our Portugal vs DR Congo report, and check the format in our complete World Cup 2026 guide. Read the full match report for how it played out. See the official schedule at the FIFA match centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Colombia vs DR Congo?
Our prediction is a 2-0 Colombia win, a result that would put them close to confirming Round of 32 qualification from World Cup 2026 Group K.
When and where is Colombia vs DR Congo?
Colombia vs DR Congo kicks off at 10pm ET on 23 June 2026 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, in World Cup 2026 Group K.
Has DR Congo ever played at a World Cup before?
This is DR Congo’s debut World Cup. Their 1-1 draw with Portugal in round one was the first point, and Yoane Wissa’s goal the first ever, in the country’s history at the tournament.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K and the FIFA match centre.
