Colombia vs Congo DR - FIFA World Cup 2026
Colombia vs Congo DR at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
Estadio Akron
Sunk into the landscape with a grass-clad exterior and a roof said to echo a volcanic cloud, Chivas’ home brings World Cup football to western Mexico.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
Colombia, nicknamed Los Cafeteros, are CONMEBOL's bright yellow ambassadors — Copa América champions in 2001 and World Cup quarter-finalists in 2014 — currently guided by coach Néstor Lorenzo after narrowly finishing as runners-up at Copa América 2024. The team has established itself as one of South America's most consistent qualifiers through the modern era.
Full team profile →DR Congo, nicknamed Les Léopards, are two-time African champions (1968, 1974) and made history in 1974 as the first Sub-Saharan African team at a World Cup — and now return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 52 years under coach Sébastien Desabre.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was Colombia vs Congo DR played?
- The match was played at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
- What stage was the Colombia vs Congo DR match?
- This was a Group K match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.