Colombia will face DR Congo in their second Group K match of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Guadalajara on June 24, 2026.
The South American team aims to secure a place in the round of 32.
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According to a report by Yahoo Sports, Colombia manager Néstor Lorenzo named an unchanged starting lineup following the team's opening 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan.
Liverpool forward Luis Díaz earns another start after recording a goal and an assist in the opening match.
Captain James Rodríguez retains his position in the starting eleven.
The Colombian bench features players with German Bundesliga experience, including Santiago Arias, Gustavo Puerta, and forward Jhon Córdoba, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
A victory today in Guadalajara would leave top spot in Group K in Colombia's own hands before a meeting with Portugal in Miami, according to The Guardian.
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DR Congo enters the fixture after securing its first-ever World Cup point in a draw against Portugal.
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Forward Yoane Wissa levelled on the cusp of half-time, as reported by The Guardian.
The African side frustrated Portugal with a deep-lying defence and an energetic performance from veteran attacker Cédric Bakambu.
The match also marks the arrival of DR Congo superfan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea or the 'living statue.'
He missed the opening match due to mandatory Ebola quarantine requirements, according to the Associated Press and BBC Sport.
Mboladinga has been attending games in this manner since 2013.
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He became famous during the Africa Cup of Nations across December 2025 and January 2026 for posing completely still with one arm raised to imitate the Patrice Lumumba statue housed in Kinshasa, according to BBC Sport.
