Colombia vs. DR Congo Official Lineups, Tuesday, 23 June 2026, World Cup Group K
Here are the official starting lineups for Colombia and DR Congo on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in an important Group K match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico. Colombia comes into this game after a solid 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, while DR Congo achieved a remarkable 1-1 draw against Portugal.
FIFA Ranking
Colombia holds the 13th position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, whereas DR Congo is placed at 43rd.
👉 Serie A players in 🇨🇴 the Colombia National team:
- Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi
- Cagliari defender Yerry Mina
👉 No Serie A players in 🇨🇩 the DR Congo National team:
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
👉 Click here for 2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.
Group K
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Colombia |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | WW??? |
| 2 |
 Portugal |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | D???? |
| 3 |
 DR Congo |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | DL??? |
| 4 |
 Uzbekistan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | L???? |
🇨🇴 Colombia starting lineup: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Muñoz, Jhon Lucumí, Davinson Sánchez, Johan Mojica, Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta, Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Luis Suárez
Substitutes: Jaminton Campaz, Cucho Hernández, Álvaro Montero, Yerry Mina, Richard Ríos, Willer Ditta, Jorge Carrascal, Andrés Gómez, Deiver Machado, David Ospina, Santiago Arias, Jhon Córdoba, Juan Portilla, Juan Fernando Quintero, Kevin Castaño
🇨🇩 DR Congo starting lineup: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Steve Kapuadi, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa
Substitutes: Aaron Tshibola, Matthieu Epolo, Théo Bongonda, Timothy Fayulu, Gaël Kakuta, Charles Pickel, Brian Cipenga, Simon Banza, Meschack Elia, Gédéon Kalulu, Joris Kayembe, Noah Sadiki, Dylan Batubinsika, Fiston Mayele, Nathanaël Mbuku
Starting lineups
Substitutes
Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional).
- Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes).
- Midfielders: Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing de Santander), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
- Forwards: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar)
DR Congo World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre)
- Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Gedoon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham)
- Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larisa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)
- Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
Colombia official starting lineup against DR Congo
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World Cup Group K Matchday 2
🇨🇴 Colombia – Congo 🇨🇩
Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Location: Estadio Akron
Guadalajara, Mexico
Referee: Maurizio Mariani ITA.
Assistant Referee 1: Daniele Bindoni ITA
Assistant Referee 2: Alberto Tegoni ITA
Fourth Official: Juan Calderon CRC.
Reserve AR: Juan Carlos Mora CRC.
Video Assistant Referee: Marco Di Bello ITA.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Mohammed Obaid Khadim UAE
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 :Carlos Del Cerro Grande ESP