World Cup Group Stage - 2
Colombia 1 - 0 FT Congo DR
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ N. Mukau ↑N. Sadiki 46'
56' J. Lucumi
↓ C. Bakambu ↑S. Banza 57'
58' ↓ L. Suarez ↑J. Cordoba
58' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑J. Quintero
↓ A. Masuaku ↑J. Kayembe 72'
↓ E. Kayembe ↑C. Pickel 72'
76' D. Munoz (J. Quintero)
77' ↓ J. Arias ↑R. Rios
↓ S. Moutoussamy ↑N. Mbuku 82'
C. Pickel 90'+3
90'+4 J. Lerma
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Colombia
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Daniel Muñoz 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Davinson Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Mojica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Gustavo Puerta 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jefferson Lerma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Arias
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
James Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Luis Javier Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Luis Díaz 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
40
Passes
9
Duels
BENCH
Álvaro Montero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Ospina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yerry Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willer Ditta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deiver Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Arias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Fernando Quintero 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
38
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Jaminton Campaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richard Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Carrascal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Córdoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cucho Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Congo DR
Goalkeepers
Lionel Mpasi Nzau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Chancel Mbemba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tuanzebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steve Kapuadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Masuaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Samuel Moutoussamy
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Edo Kayembe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Matthieu Epolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothy Fayulu
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gedeon Kalulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joris Kayembe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Batubinsika
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Sadiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Tshibola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaël Kakuta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Théo Bongonda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Banza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Cipenga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathanaël Mbuku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Meschak Elia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiston Mayele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Muñoz Shatters Congolese Wall in Late Akron Drama
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A relentless offensive siege finally yielded the decisive breakthrough, cementing Colombia's dominance in the World Cup group stage.
The Opening Barrage
Colombia immediately asserted their authority from the opening minutes at Estadio Akron, as they dominated possession with a suffocating 64% share of the ball. The South Americans relentlessly peppered the Congo DR goal, effectively transforming the pitch into a tense tactical shooting gallery. The sheer Intensity of these early attacking waves forced the African nation's goalkeeper into a staggering string of heroics, ultimately recording eight crucial saves. Despite mounting a barrage of 19 total attempts, the group leaders found themselves repeatedly thwarted by a well-organized and deeply entrenched low block. The Congolese defense held incredibly firm through the opening 45 minutes, producing a gritty, determined display that ensured the first half remained frustratingly deadlocked for the tournament favorites.
The Tactical Pivot
As the match wore on, it became abundantly clear that a special creative spark was required to completely break the resolute defensive setup of the opposition. The decisive turning point arrived from the bench when J. Quintero was introduced just before the hour mark. His immediate introduction entirely altered the Balance of the midfield battle, as he intelligently operated between the congested lines. The breakthrough finally materialized in the 76th minute through a moment of pure vision. Quintero threaded the needle perfectly, picking out the surging run of D. Munoz, who breached the exhausted defenses with a brilliantly clinical finish. It was an absolute masterclass in patiently dismantling a stubborn rearguard action and finding the killer final pass.
Sealing the Group
With their crucial 1-0 advantage finally secured, the South American powerhouse calmly and methodically navigated the final quarter of the match to suffocate any potential comeback. The extremely high Stakes of tournament group positioning were clearly evident as they conservatively maintained possession, successfully restricting their opponents to a mere single shot on target throughout the entire contest. This hard-fought result maintains their flawless winning start, confidently moving them up to six points and clear at the summit of the table. For the valiant but defeated underdogs, their spirited, organized resistance ultimately yielded no reward, leaving their knockout stage hopes hanging by the absolute thinnest of threads as they sit stranded on just a single point.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Colombia's season?
Colombia's perfect record continues, keeping them top of their group with six points and practically assuring their well-deserved place in the knockout stages.
How did substitute Daniel Muñoz change the game?
While Muñoz provided the decisive goal with a sharp finish, it was actually substitute J. Quintero who unlocked the defense, coming off the bench to assist him.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
World Cup Survival Hangs in the Balance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. With the group stage slipping away, this grueling battle of attrition will define who keeps their knockout dreams alive.
The Setup
The bright lights of Estadio Akron host a defining Group Stage clash on June 24, 2026. Colombia enter as heavy favourites, but a miserable Form rating suggests they are struggling to find tournament rhythm. Congo DR face a steep uphill climb to secure points. A low Stars rating across both squads means we should not expect a highlight-reel spectacle. Instead, the off-the-charts Stakes dictate a tense, scrappy affair where neither side can afford to lose.
Key Battle
Expect a classic clash of styles: Colombia's wide attackers pushing against a rigid Congolese defensive block. Congo DR will likely sit deep, frustrating the South Americans while looking to strike on the counter. The match hinges entirely on whether the home midfield can break down a stubborn defensive shape without leaving themselves exposed in transition.
Our Prediction
Colombia to edge it 1-0. It will not be pretty, reflecting the poor Balance of the tie, but superior South American quality should eventually carve out a single golden opportunity to secure all three points late in the second half.