DR Congo face Colombia in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Guadalajara Stadium on June 23, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara, Mexico
- TV Channels: FS1, Telemundo
How to Watch DR Congo vs. Colombia on June 23, 2026
You can watch Colombia take on DR Congo live with DIRECTV on FS1 and Telemundo on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
DR Congo (0-1-0) vs. Colombia (1-0-0) — Group K Match Preview
DR Congo and Colombia meet at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara with the two sides on opposite ends of their Group K openers, DR Congo sitting at 0-1-0 and Colombia at 1-0-0. This is heavy history for the Congolese, who reached just their second World Cup and first since 1974 as Zaire, a 52-year gap, after surviving an intercontinental playoff that they won on Axel Tuanzebe’s 100th-minute goal against Jamaica.
Colombia arrive at their first World Cup since 2018 off a third-place CONMEBOL qualifying campaign in which they scored 28 goals, a total bettered only by Argentina. Up front for DR Congo, Cedric Bakambu pours in the volume, with 3 goals and 21 shots in LALIGA for Real Betis this season, while Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa adds another route to goal after a Premier League run that produced 1 goal and 1 assist.
Colombia answer with Luis Diaz, who delivered 15 goals and 14 assists in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich this season, and captain James Rodriguez, the nation’s all-time leading World Cup scorer who set up 7 goals in qualifying. There is real weight at the back too, where DR Congo lean on captain Chancel Mbemba and his record 107 caps to steady a side still chasing a first World Cup win after losing all three matches in 1974.
National TV
FS1, Telemundo
What Time is the Colombia vs. DR Congo Match Today?
The DR Congo vs. Colombia match starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch DR Congo vs. Colombia?
You can watch DR Congo vs. Colombia on FS1 and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: DR Congo vs. Colombia
DR Congo
Cedric Bakambu — ST. The Real Betis striker carries DR Congo’s sharpest scoring edge into the tournament, having logged 3 goals and 1 assist across 5 starts in LALIGA this season. His 21 shots show a forward who keeps testing keepers rather than waiting for the perfect chance, and his finishing gives Sebastien Desabre’s side a focal point in the box.
Yoane Wissa — FW. Wissa brings Premier League pedigree from Newcastle, with 1 goal and 1 assist over 4 starts this season and 13 shots that point to a willing runner in behind. Paired with Bakambu, he stretches defenses and gives DR Congo a second genuine goal threat through the middle.
Chancel Mbemba — CB. The captain and the country’s record holder with 107 caps, Mbemba anchors the back line off a season at Lille that included 1 assist and 7 starts in the Europa League. His experience matters most for a nation still seeking its first World Cup win after the 0-14 aggregate of 1974.
Colombia
Luis Diaz — W. Diaz arrives in the form of his career after a 2025-26 Bundesliga season for Bayern Munich that yielded 15 goals and 14 assists across 27 starts. With 88 shots to his name in the league, the winger is the most direct attacking outlet Nestor Lorenzo can call on and the player DR Congo’s full-backs will track all night.
James Rodriguez — AM. The captain and Colombia’s all-time leading World Cup scorer pulls the strings from midfield, having set up 7 goals during CONMEBOL qualifying. Now with Minnesota United FC, Rodriguez has added 2 assists and 9 shots over his early MLS starts, and his set-piece delivery remains a weapon for a side built around his vision.
Jhon Arias — W. Arias gives Colombia width and unpredictability on the opposite flank, contributing 3 goals over 12 starts for Palmeiras in Brazil’s Serie A this season. His 22 shots underline a wide player happy to cut inside and shoot, completing an attack that scored 28 goals in qualifying.
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