Colombia vs DR Congo: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds1.8%0.1%
FIFA standing#13#46
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Colombia meet DR Congo with our model leaning Colombia's way (60% to win, 24% draw). Copa América finalists with serious attacking flair. DR Congo, meanwhile, the Leopards back at the finals after 52 years.

Colombia's edge comes from luis díaz's wing threat, but DR Congo will look to exploit defensive consistency. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

COL Colombia

JR
James Rodríguez
AM · Club León
LD
Luis Díaz
LW · Bayern Munich
JD
Jhon Durán
ST · Al Nassr

COD DR Congo

YW
Yoane Wissa
ST · Newcastle
TB
Théo Bongonda
LW · Cádiz
CM
Chancel Mbemba
CB · Lille