Round 2 ·
Colombia
4-3-3
Nestor Lorenzo
WinnerHT: 0-0
DR Congo
5-3-2
Sebastien Desabre
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
1–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Colombia
4-3-3 · Nestor Lorenzo
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
DR Congo
5-3-2 · Sebastien Desabre
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The result took Nestor Lorenzo's side to 6 points from 2 matches, with 4 goals for and only 1 against, while Sebastien Desabre's DR Congo stayed on 1 point after 2 games. For fans in Finland following Wednesday 24 June, 05:00 EEST, this was a sharp reminder of how quickly Group K can split into leaders and chasers.
The decisive moment arrived in the 76th minute, when Colombia scored the game's only goal. Before that, the match had been level at half-time, with both sides still searching for the breakthrough. Colombia's control showed in the numbers that matter most: 2 wins from 2, a +3 goal difference, and top spot in the table. DR Congo, meanwhile, left with 1 goal scored and 2 conceded across 2 matches, which left their 3rd-place position under pressure after a result that could have moved them closer to the leaders.
Nestor Lorenzo's team also carried the cleaner attacking and defensive balance into the fixture. Colombia's 4-3-3 has delivered 4 goals and only 1 concession so far, while DR Congo's 5-3-2 has produced a narrower margin for error, with 1 goal for and 2 against. The gap at the top now stands at 2 points, with Colombia on 6 and Portugal on 4, so every detail in Round 2 has carried direct weight for the standings. At Estadio Akron, Colombia handled that pressure and turned it into a result.
DR Congo arrived with Sebastien Desabre in charge and a record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, so the task in Mexico was always going to be about discipline and patience. The away side did show resistance through a goalless first half, and the match stayed tight until the late goal. But once Colombia moved ahead, the structure of the game tilted decisively. Two yellow cards for the home side, at 56 and 90 minutes, and one for DR Congo at 90, underline how tense the closing stages became as the leader tried to protect its advantage.
For Finland-based followers, the result fitted neatly into an early-group pattern that already has a clear front-runner. Colombia now sit 2 points clear of Portugal, and their next match in World Cup Group K will arrive with the confidence of a side that has won both of its opening games. DR Congo will need a response after a second match that ended with 1 point and a -1 goal difference, because Round 2 has already made the margin for recovery much tighter.
What next: Colombia will try to extend their 6-point start, while DR Congo will look to recover from a result that left them 3rd in World Cup Group K.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group K moves into Round 2 with Colombia and DR Congo set for a meeting that will matter immediately for the shape of the section. At Estadio Akron, Nestor Lorenzo and Sebastien Desabre will bring two different coaching voices to a fixture that now carries the kind of early-group pressure that can define the rest of the campaign. For readers in Finland, the timing is set for Wednesday 24 June, 05:00 EEST, which gives the match a clear place on the early-morning schedule.
Colombia will come in with Nestor Lorenzo on the bench and the responsibility that comes with home status in the fixture listing. That alone gives the match a familiar edge: control, rhythm and the ability to set the tone from the opening phase. DR Congo, under Sebastien Desabre, will approach the same Round 2 test with a different task, and the matchup between the two coaches will be one of the simplest ways to read the contest. In a group setting, that first impression matters because every minute can shape how the next steps are approached.
Estadio Akron will provide the stage, and the venue name itself adds to the sense of occasion. With World Cup Group K in its early phase, there is little room for either side to treat this as a loose opening. Colombia's status in the listing and DR Congo's visit under Desabre create a straightforward dynamic: one team expected to take initiative, the other expected to solve the problem. For Finland-based readers following the fixture, the local start time makes the match easy to place into the morning routine, and the Group K context gives it substance beyond simple curiosity.
The coaches are central here. Nestor Lorenzo will be trying to turn Colombia's home listing into a practical advantage, while Sebastien Desabre will want DR Congo to stay compact enough to frustrate that plan. That tension is the heart of the game: a side looking to impose itself against a side built to resist and respond. Round 2 is early, but early points still have real weight in World Cup Group K, and that makes the opening phases especially important at Estadio Akron. For Finland supporters, the fixture is not just a distant kick-off; it is a clear early-window international with group consequences attached.
Whatever the balance of play, the result at Estadio Akron will feed directly into the early standings in World Cup Group K, and that makes the morning kickoff in Finland worth following closely.
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Colombia with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Colombia: 64%, DR Congo: 36%.
Johan Mojica from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Juan Quintero fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Nathanael Mbuku from DR Congo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Richard Rios
Goal kick for Colombia
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Colombia: 64%, DR Congo: 36%.
Yellow card for Jefferson Lerma
Jefferson Lerma is shown a yellow card by the referee
Jefferson Lerma from Colombia commits a foul by elbowing Nathanael Mbuku
The referee is not having the complaints from Charles Pickel who is given a yellow card for dissent
Safe hands from Camilo Vargas as he comes out and claims the ball
Daniel Munoz successfully blocks the shot
A chance presents itself to Chancel Mbemba from DR Congo but his header goes wide
Nathanael Mbuku from DR Congo swings in the corner from the right.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Munoz from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Charles Pickel from DR Congo sends an effort wide of target
Charles Pickel goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Charles Pickel but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Charles Pickel finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Daniel Munoz from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nathanael Mbuku swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Nathanael Mbuku shoots from outside the box, but Camilo Vargas has it under control
Nathanael Mbuku tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Camilo Vargas
Gustavo Puerta from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jefferson Lerma from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ball possession: Colombia: 65%, DR Congo: 35%.
Richard Rios is penalised for pushing Nathanael Mbuku
Richard Rios successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Joris Kayembe Ditu is blocked
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Joris Kayembe Ditu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Camilo Vargas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luis Diaz from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Charles Pickel
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gustavo Puerta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Johan Mojica from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from DR Congo takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Jhon Cordoba hand-balls
Jhon Cordoba controls the ball with his hand
Jhon Cordoba from Colombia is ruled offside
Jhon Cordoba hand-balls
Jhon Cordoba controls the ball with his hand
Gustavo Puerta shoots from outside the box, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau has it under control
Gustavo Puerta tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
Chancel Mbemba from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Juan Quintero swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Charles Pickel successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gustavo Puerta is blocked
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Noah Sadiki from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Simon Banza wins an air challenge against Davinson Sanchez
Ball possession: Colombia: 66%, DR Congo: 34%.
Goal kick for DR Congo
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Steve Kapuadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Richard Rios relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dangerous challenge by Charles Pickel from DR Congo. Gustavo Puerta on the receiving end of that.
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo are in control of the ball.
Jhon Cordoba from Colombia is ruled offside
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Simon Banza from DR Congo commits a foul by elbowing Johan Mojica
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Samuel Moutoussamy is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathanael Mbuku in a tactical substitution.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Samuel Moutoussamy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gustavo Puerta relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Colombia: 67%, DR Congo: 33%.
Joris Kayembe Ditu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Colombia
Luis Diaz from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Chancel Mbemba
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Camilo Vargas from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luis Diaz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Jhon Arias is leaving the field to be replaced by Richard Rios in a tactical substitution.
Juan Quintero provided the assist for the goal.
GOAL! - Daniel Munoz score from a shot with the left foot, that takes a deflection.
Joris Kayembe Ditu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, DR Congo: 32%.
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo are in control of the ball.
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Aaron Wan-Bissaka from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jhon Lucumi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Yoane Wissa is blocked
The cross by Noah Sadiki from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Chancel Mbemba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Charles Pickel relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Edo Kayembe is leaving the field to be replaced by Charles Pickel in a tactical substitution.
Arthur Masuaku is leaving the field to be replaced by Joris Kayembe Ditu in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Colombia: 69%, DR Congo: 31%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Samuel Moutoussamy is penalised for pushing Jhon Arias
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Colombia
Simon Banza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Edo Kayembe from DR Congo commits a foul by elbowing Johan Mojica
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jhon Arias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for DR Congo
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, DR Congo: 32%.
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Juan Quintero swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Samuel Moutoussamy is penalised for pushing Jhon Cordoba
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Steve Kapuadi from DR Congo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gustavo Puerta
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Steve Kapuadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Edo Kayembe is penalised for pushing Jefferson Lerma
Simon Banza wins an air challenge against Jefferson Lerma
Goal kick for DR Congo
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Colombia: 66%, DR Congo: 34%.
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Lionel Mpasi-Nzau as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Colombia
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Luis Suarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Cordoba in a tactical substitution.
James Rodriguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Quintero in a tactical substitution.
Cedric Bakambu is leaving the field to be replaced by Simon Banza in a tactical substitution.
Yellow card for Jhon Lucumi
Jhon Lucumi is shown a yellow card by the referee
Jhon Lucumi is penalised for pushing Yoane Wissa
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luis Diaz is penalised for pushing Chancel Mbemba
Jhon Arias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Colombia: 66%, DR Congo: 34%.
Daniel Munoz wins an air challenge against Arthur Masuaku
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Axel Tuanzebe is penalised for pushing Luis Suarez
Goal kick for Colombia
Samuel Moutoussamy fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
DR Congo start a counter attack
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are in control of the ball.
DR Congo are in control of the ball.
Luis Suarez from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Axel Tuanzebe
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for DR Congo
Jhon Arias from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
Jhon Arias goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jhon Arias but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jhon Arias finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Oooh... that was a sitter! Luis Diaz should have scored from that position
Good effort by Luis Diaz as he directs a shot on target, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau saves it
The cross by James Rodriguez from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Axel Tuanzebe from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
James Rodriguez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, DR Congo: 32%.
Arthur Masuaku from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Steve Kapuadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Noah Sadiki from DR Congo concedes a foul on Jhon Arias but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Davinson Sanchez wins an air challenge against Edo Kayembe
Steve Kapuadi wins an air challenge against Luis Suarez
Goal kick for Colombia
Ngal Ayel Mukau is leaving the field to be replaced by Noah Sadiki in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
Colombia had the ball in their control, but couldnu00e2u20acu2122t go into the pause with the lead.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Colombia: 66%, DR Congo: 34%.
Jefferson Lerma wins an air challenge against Yoane Wissa
Goal kick for DR Congo
Ball possession: Colombia: 65%, DR Congo: 35%.
Samuel Moutoussamy from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Yoane Wissa hand-balls
Yoane Wissa controls the ball with his hand
Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Steve Kapuadi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gustavo Puerta is blocked
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Steve Kapuadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Gustavo Puerta relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gustavo Puerta relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Yoane Wissa wins an air challenge against Gustavo Puerta
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Colombia
Cedric Bakambu from DR Congo heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Arthur Masuaku from DR Congo swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: Colombia: 66%, DR Congo: 34%.
Daniel Munoz from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jefferson Lerma wins an air challenge against Yoane Wissa
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Camilo Vargas from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jhon Arias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ngal Ayel Mukau relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Axel Tuanzebe is penalised for pushing James Rodriguez
Davinson Sanchez from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Chancel Mbemba successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Suarez is blocked
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Jhon Arias relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Colombia: 70%, DR Congo: 30%.
The referee signals a free kick as Davinson Sanchez from Colombia trips Ngal Ayel Mukau
Davinson Sanchez sends a header towards goal, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau is there to comfortably save it
The cross by James Rodriguez from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Dangerous challenge by Edo Kayembe from DR Congo. James Rodriguez on the receiving end of that.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ngal Ayel Mukau relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia start a counter attack
Gustavo Puerta from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from DR Congo takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
James Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Davinson Sanchez from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Arthur Masuaku swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Davinson Sanchez from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from DR Congo takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Munoz from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Cedric Bakambu wins an air challenge against Jhon Lucumi
Ball possession: Colombia: 72%, DR Congo: 28%.
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chancel Mbemba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Colombia
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Johan Mojica wins an air challenge against Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Arthur Masuaku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Colombia
Jhon Arias wins an air challenge against Ngal Ayel Mukau
Chancel Mbemba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Gustavo Puerta from Colombia trips Ngal Ayel Mukau
Axel Tuanzebe successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Edo Kayembe from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Colombia: 73%, DR Congo: 27%.
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Samuel Moutoussamy is penalised for pushing Gustavo Puerta
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Colombia: 74%, DR Congo: 26%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Munoz from Colombia trips Edo Kayembe
Edo Kayembe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Axel Tuanzebe successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Axel Tuanzebe from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Johan Mojica from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Luis Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Steve Kapuadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Arthur Masuaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Steve Kapuadi from DR Congo trips James Rodriguez
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Colombia: 72%, DR Congo: 28%.
The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Munoz from Colombia trips Arthur Masuaku
Gustavo Puerta shoots from outside the box, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau has it under control
Gustavo Puerta tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for DR Congo
Colombia are trying to create something here.
The match is very one-sided right now. Colombia are clearly dominating possession
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Luis Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Samuel Moutoussamy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for DR Congo
Gustavo Puerta from Colombia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Cedric Bakambu from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jhon Arias swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Luis Diaz as he directs a shot on target, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau saves it
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ngal Ayel Mukau makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Johan Mojica shoots from outside the box, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau has it under control
Johan Mojica tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Johan Mojica wins an air challenge against Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Ball possession: Colombia: 64%, DR Congo: 36%.
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for DR Congo
Ngal Ayel Mukau from DR Congo concedes a foul on Jhon Arias but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Davinson Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Lionel Mpasi-Nzau as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for DR Congo
A chance presents itself to Jhon Lucumi from Colombia but his header goes wide
James Rodriguez from Colombia swings in the corner from the right.
James Rodriguez shoots from outside the box, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau has it under control
James Rodriguez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yoane Wissa wins an air challenge against Jefferson Lerma
DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Colombia: 71%, DR Congo: 29%.
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Daniel Munoz from Colombia is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Cedric Bakambu from DR Congo trips Jefferson Lerma
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Colombia: 58%, DR Congo: 42%.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for DR Congo
Oooh... that was a sitter! Daniel Munoz should have scored from that position
Daniel Munoz from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
Daniel Munoz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Daniel Munoz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Daniel Munoz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Jhon Arias as he directs a shot on target, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau saves it
The cross by Johan Mojica from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ngal Ayel Mukau from DR Congo concedes a foul on Jefferson Lerma but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Colombia
DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Luis Suarez wins an air challenge against Axel Tuanzebe
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Samuel Moutoussamy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gustavo Puerta relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Colombia
Edo Kayembe fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The cross by Arthur Masuaku from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
DR Congo are trying to create something here.
Steve Kapuadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Colombia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio Akron, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio Akron where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio Akron where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio Akron, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio Akron, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio Akron. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Colombia vs DR Congo kicks off on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 05:00 EEST in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Colombia or DR Congo.
Colombia and DR Congo have no recorded results in the last 8 meetings: Colombia wins 0, draws 0, DR Congo wins 0.
This is World Cup Group K, Round 2, at Estadio Akron in Mexico.
Status
Finished
Attendance
45,358
Minute
90+3'
Winner
Colombia
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