Colombia vs Congo DR Full Match Highlights

World Cup
2:00 AMJune 24, 2026
Group Stage – 2
Estadio Akron
Referee: Maurizio Mariani, Italy


Colombia


Congo DR
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1.03
Anticipated objectives (xG)
0.39
Passing
473 (88%)
Correct passes
224 (75%)
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12
G
Camilo Vargas
17
D
Johan Mojica
D
Jhon Lucumí
23
D
Davinson Sánchez
D
Daniel Muñoz
76′
11
M
Jhon Arias
M
Jefferson Lerma
14
M
Gustavo Puerta
7
F
Luis Díaz
25
F
Luis Javier Suárez
10
F
James Rodríguez (C)
Substitutes
19
F
Cucho Hernández
5
M
Kevin Castaño
15
M
Juan Portilla
26
F
Andrés Gómez
8
M
Jorge Carrascal
21
M
Jaminton Campaz
4
D
Santiago Arias
22
D
Deiver Machado
18
D
Willer Ditta
13
D
Yerry Mina
1
G
David Ospina
24
G
Álvaro Montero
M
Richard Ríos
F
Jhon Córdoba
M
Juan Fernando Quintero
1
G
Lionel Mpasi Nzau
26
D
Arthur Masuaku
3
D
Steve Kapuadi
4
D
Axel Tuanzebe
22
D
Chancel Mbemba (C)
2
D
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
25
M
Edo Kayembe
8
M
Samuel Moutoussamy
6
M
Ngal’ayel Mukau
20
F
Yoane Wissa
17
F
Cédric Bakambu

World Cup Standings – Group Okay
Colombia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Congo DR at Estadio Akron, due to a late header from defender Daniel Muñoz.
This important World Cup conflict on June 24, 2026, noticed Colombia trying to cement their place on the prime of the group. In the meantime, Congo DR aimed to construct on their earlier stable defensive performances.
Colombia dominated the early exchanges with fast passing and excessive urgent. Midfielder Jhon Arias examined the African protection early on, however his low effort lacked the ability to beat the goalkeeper.
The South American facet managed the ball for lengthy intervals within the first half. Nonetheless, Congo DR remained disciplined of their defensive form and restricted Colombia to troublesome long-range pictures.
Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi Nzau stood tall for the African nation. He made a number of key saves to disclaim Davinson Sánchez and hold the scores degree as the primary half drew to a detailed.
At halftime, Colombia knew they wanted extra creativity to interrupt down the cussed Congolese protection. The match remained finely poised, demanding a tactical shift from the South American teaching workers.
The sample continued within the second half as Colombia pushed ahead. Defender Jhon Lucumí acquired a yellow card within the 56th minute for a heavy problem throughout a uncommon Congolese counter-attack.
To interrupt the impasse, Colombia launched playmaker Juan Fernando Quintero. The skilled midfielder instantly injected high quality and urgency into the sport, pulling the strings from the middle of the pitch.
The breakthrough lastly arrived within the 76th minute. Quintero floated a exact cross into the penalty space, and Muñoz guided the ball dwelling with a strong header to spark wild celebrations.
Congo DR tried to reply late on however struggled to create clear alternatives. Yellow playing cards for Charles Pickel and Jefferson Lerma marked a tense injury-time interval as Colombia held onto their lead.
Colombia dominated the match with 20 whole pictures and an anticipated objectives ranking of 1.03. In distinction, Congo DR managed solely eight pictures, whereas Mpasi Nzau completed with eight essential saves.
This very important win retains Colombia on the prime of their World Cup group with three factors. Congo DR should now win their closing group fixture to maintain their qualification hopes alive.

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