82'
DR Congo · Nathanaël Mbuku on for Samuel Moutoussamy
DR Congo
Kickoff weather18°CClear7 km/h · 0% precip
Group K2026-06-242:00 AM
1-0
FTGuadalajara StadiumZapopanMexico
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Colombia vs DR Congo. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read COL controlling - 64% of the ball
ControlsPossession · COL line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
45+1'
Match · Added time · +5'
46'
DR Congo · Noah Sadiki on for Ngal'ayel Mukau
56'
Colombia · Yellow card · Jhon Lucumí
57'
DR Congo · Simon Banza on for Cédric Bakambu
58'
Colombia · Juan Fernando Quintero on for James Rodríguez
58'
Colombia · Jhon Córdoba on for Luis Suárez
71'
DR Congo · Joris Kayembe on for Arthur Masuaku
71'
DR Congo · Charles Pickel on for Edo Kayembe
76'
⚽Colombia · Goal · Daniel Muñoz
Assist: Juan Fernando Quintero
77'
Colombia · Richard Ríos on for Jhon Arias
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
90+3'
DR Congo · Yellow card · Charles Pickel
90+4'
Colombia · Yellow card · Jefferson Lerma
14 of 144 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = COL share, mirror of COD
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerNestor LorenzoManagerSebastien Desabre
COL
COD
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Colombia enters this first-ever meeting with DR Congo holding a significant advantage in both world ranking and recent form. As both sides favor a mid-block approach, the match may be defined by tactical patience and which team manages their defensive shape more effectively under pressure.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
COLFavourite
1998CODChallenger
1674How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalTBD
The rivalry
No direct scored meetings in the current historical sample.
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap
What kind of game?
Colombia enters the match with a significant advantage in defensive resistance and possession control. While DR Congo shows a higher reliance on set-piece opportunities, Colombia's superior defensive structure and higher xG profile suggest they are well-positioned to dictate the tempo of the game.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
COLCOD
| Axis | COL | COD |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 59.3% | 46.3% |
| Defending | 14.4 resistance | 6.5 resistance |
| Set pieces | 20.1% | 26.3% |
| Threat | 1.67 xG/match | 1.11 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The match will likely hinge on the defensive stability of Colombia's left flank. DR Congo frequently targets this channel, and Colombia has shown a vulnerability to leaks in that specific area. Expect both sides to prioritize central control while testing the integrity of the wings.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Colombia and DR Congo rely on distinct tactical systems to dictate match flow. Colombia aims to sustain high-volume box pressure, while DR Congo looks to control the rhythm through possession and capitalize on set-piece opportunities.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Colombiasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
COL are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession85th
COL are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
DR Congosystem-led
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession66th
COD are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
SP
Set-piece pressure
team tactic
Set-piece share66th
COD are worth watching on restarts when the first contact lands in the box.
Contain it by conceding fewer cheap restarts; the cost is defending deeper for longer spells.