Colombia and the Democratic Republic of Congo will face each other for the first time in history on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The match is part of their second Group K fixture in the World Cup.
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According to reports from Sports Illustrated, a victory for either nation could put them on the verge of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Colombia's Strong Start
Head coach Néstor Lorenzo and the Colombian squad enter the fixture following a convincing 3-1 win over debutant Uzbekistan in their opening match.
Colombia now looks to secure advancement to the next round before facing Portugal in the final group fixture.
DR Congo's Historic Achievement
The Congolese national team earned its first World Cup point and goal in history after holding group favorites Portugal to a 1-1 draw.
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Yoane Wissa scored the historic equalizer right before halftime, responding to an opening header from Portugal's João Neves.
The result marked a significant milestone for DR Congo.
The nation had failed to score any goals during its only previous World Cup appearance as Zaire in 1974.
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Both teams are eager to secure a win in this historic encounter to strengthen their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
