Colombia vs Congo DR — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 2
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Colombia face Congo DR in Group K, a meeting of two ambitious sides featuring plenty of attacking quality drawn from Europe's top leagues.
Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia revolve around the brilliance of Luis Diaz and the creativity of veteran James Rodriguez, with Jhon Duran and Luis Suarez offering options up front. Sebastien Desabre's Congo DR boast power and pace, with Brentford's Yoane Wissa, Chelsea-bound talents and a robust spine including Chancel Mbemba at the back.
Colombia's blend of flair and experience makes them favourites, but Congo DR's athleticism and attacking threat ensure this should be a compelling, end-to-end contest.
Key storylines
- 01Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez headlining Colombia's attack.
- 02Congo DR's power and pace led by Yoane Wissa.
- 03Chancel Mbemba marshalling the Congolese defence.
Prediction
Colombia 2-1 Congo DR
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Colombia
Formation 4-2-3-1- 1D. Ospina
- 2D. Munoz
- 3J. Lucumi
- 4D. Sanchez
- 5J. Mojica
- 6J. Lerma
- 7R. Rios
- 8J. Arias
- 9J. Rodriguez
- 10L. Diaz
- 11L. Suarez
Congo DR
Formation 4-3-3- 1T. Fayulu
- 2A. Wan-Bissaka
- 3C. Mbemba
- 4D. Batubinsika
- 5A. Masuaku
- 6S. Moutoussamy
- 7N. Mukau
- 8C. Pickel
- 9T. Bongonda
- 10F. Mayele
- 11Y. Wissa
Team news
Colombia
- Luis Diaz remains Colombia's standout attacking threat.
- James Rodriguez provides creativity from midfield.
Congo DR
- Yoane Wissa leads Congo DR's attacking line.
- Chancel Mbemba anchors the defence.
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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