Colombia vs Congo DR: Intense Group K FIFA World Cup Battle — LIVE Updates

Colombia have moved in front of DR Congo thanks to a 75th-minute strike from Daniel Muñoz, making it 1-0 in this FIFA World Cup group encounter. Congo DR have pushed back hard, with keeper Lionel Mpasi pulling off a crucial late save. Earlier on the same day, Portugal hammered Uzbekistan 5-0 to claim top spot in Group K.

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55:59 Yellow Card
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June 24, 2026 09:19
Free Kick
87:43 — Free Kick Won
Congo DR's Charles Pickel earns a free kick for his side in their own defensive half at 87:43.
June 24, 2026 09:19
Free Kick
87:43 — Free Kick Conceded
Colombia's Luis Díaz is penalized for a foul at 87:43, gifting possession to the opposition.
June 24, 2026 09:19
Free Kick
85:56 — Free Kick Conceded
Colombia's Jhon Córdoba concedes a free kick at 85:56 after being penalized for handball.
June 24, 2026 09:19
Corner
85:51 — Attempt Saved
A right-footed drive from range by Colombia's Gustavo Puerta is brilliantly tipped away from the top left corner by Congo DR custodian Lionel Mpasi at 85:51.
June 24, 2026 09:17
Corner
85:11 — Corner Kick
Colombia are awarded a corner at 85:11 after Congo DR's Charles Pickel turns the ball behind his own goal line.
June 24, 2026 09:17
85:08 — Attempt Blocked
Colombia's Gustavo Puerta unleashes a right-footed effort from outside the area, assisted by Juan Fernando Quintero, but the shot is charged down at 85:08.
June 24, 2026 09:15
Free Kick
83' — Free Kick Won
Colombia's Gustavo Puerta draws a free kick in his side's defensive half in the 83rd minute.
June 24, 2026 09:15
Free Kick
83' — Free Kick Conceded
Congo DR's Charles Pickel is penalized for a foul in the 83rd minute.
June 24, 2026 09:13
Offside
82:12 — Offside
Colombia's Jhon Córdoba is caught in an offside position and the flag goes up at 82:12.
June 24, 2026 09:13
Free Kick
81:36 — Free Kick Conceded
Congo DR's Simon Banza gives away a foul at 81:36, surrendering possession to Colombia.
June 24, 2026 09:13
Free Kick
81:36 — Free Kick Won
Colombia's Johan Mojica picks up a free kick in his team's own half at 81:36.
June 24, 2026 09:12
81:15 — Substitution (Congo DR)
Congo DR ring the changes at 81:15 as Nathanaël Mbuku comes off the bench to replace Samuel Moutoussamy.
June 24, 2026 09:11
Offside
79:40 — Offside
The offside flag is raised against Colombia's Luis Díaz at 79:40.
June 24, 2026 09:10
Free Kick
78:05 — Free Kick Won
Congo DR's Chancel Mbemba secures a free kick for his team in their own half at 78:05.
June 24, 2026 09:09
Free Kick
78:05 — Free Kick Conceded
Colombia's Luis Díaz gives away a foul at 78:05.
June 24, 2026 09:09
76:26 — Substitution (Colombia)
Colombia make a change at 76:26, bringing Richard Ríos on in place of Jhon Arias.
June 24, 2026 09:07
Corner
75:04 — GOAL! Colombia 1-0 Congo DR
GOAL! Colombia 1, Congo DR 0. Daniel Muñoz breaks the deadlock in the 75th minute, guiding a left-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area into the bottom right corner. The assist was provided by Juan Fernando Quintero.
June 24, 2026 09:05
Offside
74:02 — Offside
Colombia's Luis Díaz is flagged for offside at 74:02.
June 24, 2026 09:05
73:04 — Attempt Blocked
Congo DR's Yoane Wissa tries his luck with a right-footed effort from the heart of the penalty box, set up by Simon Banza, but the shot is blocked at 73:04.
June 24, 2026 09:04
71:19 — DR Congo Ring in Second Change: Pickel Steps On
DR Congo make their second switch of the game as Charles Pickel comes on in place of Edo Kayembe.
June 24, 2026 09:02
71:09 — DR Congo Substitute: Joris Kayembe Replaces Masuaku
DR Congo bring on Joris Kayembe, with Arthur Masuaku making way for him.
June 24, 2026 09:02
70:52 — Stoppage Over, Play Set to Continue
The interruption has come to an end and both sides are ready to get the match back underway.
June 24, 2026 08:59
67:43 — Play Paused for Drinks Break
The game is momentarily halted to allow players a scheduled drinks break.
June 24, 2026 08:58
Free Kick
66:59 — Jhon Arias Draws Free Kick Inside Defensive Half
Colombia's Jhon Arias is fouled inside his own half, earning his side a free kick in defensive territory.
June 24, 2026 08:58
Free Kick
66:59 — Moutoussamy Penalised for Foul
Congo DR's Samuel Moutoussamy is punished by the referee for committing a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:57
Free Kick
65:24 — Kayembe Concedes a Foul
Edo Kayembe of Congo DR gives away a foul, handing possession back to the opposition.
June 24, 2026 08:57
Free Kick
65:24 — Mojica Picks Up Free Kick on the Left Flank
Colombia's Johan Mojica earns a free kick out on the left-hand side of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 08:55
Corner
63:19 — Corner Awarded to Colombia
Colombia are handed a corner kick after Lionel Mpasi concedes one at the back.
June 24, 2026 08:54
Free Kick
62:37 Free Kick Conceded
Congo DR's Samuel Moutoussamy gave away a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:54
Free Kick
62:37 Free Kick Earned
Colombia's Jhon Córdoba earned a free kick out on the left flank.
June 24, 2026 08:53
Offside
61:32 Offside
Colombia's Luis Díaz was flagged for being in an offside position.
June 24, 2026 08:53
Free Kick
61:20 Free Kick Conceded
Steve Kapuadi of Congo DR was penalized for a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:53
Free Kick
61:20 Free Kick Earned
Colombia's Gustavo Puerta won a free kick in the opposition's half.
June 24, 2026 08:53
Free Kick
60:35 Free Kick Conceded
Congo DR's Edo Kayembe was adjudged to have fouled an opponent.
June 24, 2026 08:52
Free Kick
60:35 Free Kick Earned
Colombia's Jefferson Lerma picked up a free kick in his own defensive half.
June 24, 2026 08:49
57:27 Substitution
Colombia made a significant change, withdrawing James Rodríguez and introducing Juan Fernando Quintero in his place.
June 24, 2026 08:49
57:17 Substitution
Colombia made another switch as Jhon Córdoba came on to take the place of Luis Suárez.
June 24, 2026 08:48
56:57 Substitution
Congo DR introduced Simon Banza as a replacement for Cédric Bakambu.
June 24, 2026 08:48
Yellow Card
55:59 Yellow Card
Colombia's Jhon Lucumí was cautioned with a yellow card for committing a reckless foul.
June 24, 2026 08:47
Free Kick
55:57 Free Kick Earned
Congo DR's Yoane Wissa claimed a free kick on the right flank.
June 24, 2026 08:47
Free Kick
55:57 Free Kick Conceded
Colombia's Jhon Lucumí was penalized for the foul.
June 24, 2026 08:47
Free Kick
55:20 Free Kick Earned
Congo DR's Chancel Mbemba secured a free kick deep in his own half.
June 24, 2026 08:47
Free Kick
55:20 Free Kick Conceded
Colombia's Luis Díaz was penalized for fouling an opponent.
June 24, 2026 08:46
Free Kick
53:11 Free Kick Conceded
Congo DR's Axel Tuanzebe gave away a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:46
Free Kick
53:11 Free Kick Earned
Colombia's Luis Suárez won a free kick out on the right wing.
June 24, 2026 08:44
52:41 Miss
Samuel Moutoussamy of Congo DR attempted a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the shot failed to find the target.
June 24, 2026 08:42
Free Kick
51:08 Free Kick Won
Axel Tuanzebe from Congo DR was awarded a free kick within his team's own defensive territory.
June 24, 2026 08:42
Free Kick
51:08 Free Kick Lost
A foul was committed by Colombia's Luis Suárez.
June 24, 2026 08:42
Corner
49:39 Miss
Following a corner, Colombia's Jhon Arias fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box that drifted narrowly wide to the right.
June 24, 2026 08:41
49:36 Attempt Saved
Lionel Mpasi of Congo DR made a save in the center of the goal against a left-footed shot from Colombia's Luis Díaz, who was set up by a cross from James Rodríguez.
June 24, 2026 08:40
Corner
49' Corner
Colombia earned a corner kick after Arthur Masuaku conceded the opportunity.
June 24, 2026 08:36
Kick Off
45' Start
The second half has commenced with the scoreline tied at 0-0 between Colombia and Congo DR.
June 24, 2026 08:36
45' Substitution
Congo DR makes a tactical switch, bringing on Noah Sadiki to replace Ngal'ayel Mukau.
June 24, 2026 08:20
Half Time
50'
The first half has come to a close with the scoreboard blank on both sides. Colombia 0, Congo DR 0.
June 24, 2026 08:20
49:28 Controversial Referee Call
Following a VAR check, a decision that had been given on the pitch was reversed and cancelled.
June 24, 2026 08:19
Free Kick
48:31 — Free Kick Awarded for Handball
Congo DR's Yoane Wissa is penalised for handball, resulting in a free kick.
June 24, 2026 08:19
47:42 — Puerta's Strike Blocked
Gustavo Puerta of Colombia unleashes a right-footed drive from outside the penalty area, assisted by Luis Díaz, but the effort is blocked.
June 24, 2026 08:16
45' — Five Minutes of Stoppage Time Added
The fourth official has signalled that five minutes of stoppage time will be played at the end of the first half.
June 24, 2026 08:16
44:42 — Luis Díaz Attempt Stopped
Luis Díaz of Colombia whips a left-footed attempt from the right side of the box, set up by Camilo Vargas, but a defender gets in the way to block it.
June 24, 2026 08:15
Corner
44:23 — Bakambu Header Sails Over
Cédric Bakambu of Congo DR meets Arthur Masuaku's cross from a corner and sends a header goalward from the centre of the box, but the effort goes well over the bar.
June 24, 2026 08:14
Corner
43:48 — Corner for Congo DR
Congo DR win a corner kick after Daniel Muñoz concedes it.
June 24, 2026 08:12
Free Kick
40:40 — Foul by Tuanzebe
Axel Tuanzebe of Congo DR is called up by the referee for a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:12
Free Kick
40:40 — Free Kick Won by James Rodríguez
Colombia's James Rodríguez earns a free kick for his side in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 08:10
40:08 — Luis Suárez Shot Blocked
Luis Suárez of Colombia tries a right-footed effort from the left side of the penalty area but is denied by a block.
June 24, 2026 08:10
Free Kick
38:41 — Foul by Davinson Sánchez
Colombia's Davinson Sánchez gives away a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:10
Free Kick
38:41 — Free Kick Won by Mukau
Congo DR's Ngal'ayel Mukau picks up a free kick for his team in the defensive half.
June 24, 2026 08:10
38:33 — Goalkeeper Mpasi Denies Sánchez
Davinson Sánchez gets on the end of a James Rodríguez delivery and heads toward goal from the centre of the box, but Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi reacts well to save it right in the middle of his goal.
June 24, 2026 08:07
Free Kick
37:25 — Rodríguez Wins Free Kick in Attacking Half
Colombia's James Rodríguez secures a free kick for his side in the attacking half of the field.
June 24, 2026 08:07
Free Kick
37:25 — Kayembe Penalised for Foul
Congo DR's Edo Kayembe is penalised for a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:06
Corner
34:53 — Corner Conceded to Congo DR
Congo DR earn a corner kick, this time given away by Davinson Sánchez.
June 24, 2026 08:02
Free Kick
30:42 — Free Kick for Mukau
Congo DR's Ngal'ayel Mukau is awarded a free kick in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 08:02
Free Kick
30:42 — Foul by Gustavo Puerta
Gustavo Puerta of Colombia is pulled up by the referee for a foul.
June 24, 2026 08:02
30:34 — Luis Díaz Right-Foot Effort Blocked
Luis Díaz of Colombia fires a right-footed attempt from the left flank inside the box, with the move created by James Rodríguez, but the shot is blocked.
June 24, 2026 07:58
Free Kick
27:45 Free Kick Conceded
Samuel Moutoussamy of Congo DR gives away a foul.
June 24, 2026 07:58
Free Kick
27:45 Free Kick Earned
Gustavo Puerta of Colombia wins a free kick in his own defensive half of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 07:58
27:12 Delay Ends
The stoppage is over and both teams are set to resume the match.
June 24, 2026 07:55
24:12 Brief Stoppage for Drinks
Play has been briefly interrupted to give both sets of players a drinks break.
June 24, 2026 07:55
Free Kick
24:03 Free Kick Awarded
Edo Kayembe of Congo DR picks up a free kick in the defensive half of the field.
June 24, 2026 07:55
Free Kick
24:03 Free Kick Given Away
Daniel Muñoz of Colombia is penalised for a foul, conceding possession.
June 24, 2026 07:55
23:34 Shot Blocked
Luis Díaz of Colombia fires a right-footed effort from beyond the penalty area, but it is blocked before reaching the goal. The move was created with help from Davinson Sánchez.
June 24, 2026 07:52
Free Kick
20:45 Free Kick Conceded
Steve Kapuadi of Congo DR concedes a foul.
June 24, 2026 07:51
Free Kick
20:45 Free Kick Won
Gustavo Puerta of Colombia earns a free kick in the attacking half of the field.
June 24, 2026 07:50
Free Kick
18:54 Free Kick Awarded
Arthur Masuaku of Congo DR wins a free kick in the defensive section of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 07:50
Corner
18:47 Shot Saved
Gustavo Puerta of Colombia unleashes a right-footed strike from beyond the penalty box, but Congo DR's Lionel Mpasi makes a fine save at his bottom right corner. The chance was set up by Jefferson Lerma.
June 24, 2026 07:49
Free Kick
18:54 Free Kick Lost
Daniel Muñoz of Colombia gives away a free kick with a foul.
June 24, 2026 07:47
Corner
16:15 Effort Goes Wide
Picking up play from a corner kick, Gustavo Puerta of Colombia tries a left-footed drive from the edge of the area, but the ball drifts away to the right of the goal.
June 24, 2026 07:46
Corner
15:42 Corner Kick
Colombia are awarded a corner kick, which was conceded by Congo DR's Lionel Mpasi.
June 24, 2026 07:46
Corner
15:40 Shot Saved
Luis Díaz of Colombia powers a right-footed effort from the heart of the penalty area, but Congo DR keeper Lionel Mpasi dives to his bottom left corner to keep it out. Jhon Arias was the architect of the opportunity.
June 24, 2026 07:45
Corner
14:40 Shot Saved
Johan Mojica of Colombia lets fly with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, and Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi saves it at the bottom right corner. The chance was set up by James Rodríguez.
June 24, 2026 07:42
Offside
12:09 Offside
Luis Díaz of Colombia is flagged for being in an offside position.
June 24, 2026 07:41
Corner
10:19 Attempt Saved
Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi successfully saved a low, right-corner strike from James Rodríguez, who received the ball from Luis Díaz outside the box.
June 24, 2026 07:41
Corner
11:01 Header Off Target
Jhon Lucumí of Colombia meets the ball with a header from inside the penalty area, but it sails well over the crossbar. James Rodríguez had delivered the cross after a corner kick.
June 24, 2026 07:40
Corner
10:22 Corner
Colombia was awarded a corner after Lionel Mpasi deflected the ball away.
June 24, 2026 07:39
7:40 End Delay
The match stoppage has concluded and both teams are ready to resume play.
June 24, 2026 07:37
6:34 Start Delay
Play has been paused due to an injury sustained by Congo DR player Lionel Mpasi.
June 24, 2026 07:36
Offside
5:48 Offside
Daniel Muñoz was flagged for offside during a Colombia attack.
June 24, 2026 07:36
Free Kick
5:06 Free Kick Lost
Cédric Bakambu of Congo DR was penalized for committing a foul.
June 24, 2026 07:36
Free Kick
5:06 Free Kick Won
Jefferson Lerma of Colombia was awarded a free kick inside his team's defensive zone.
June 24, 2026 07:35
3:41 Post
Colombia's Daniel Muñoz struck the right post with a right-footed effort from the right side of the six-yard box.
June 24, 2026 07:35
Corner
3:39 Attempt Saved
Lionel Mpasi of Congo DR made a save at the bottom right corner, stopping a shot from Jhon Arias who was set up by Johan Mojica on the left side of the box.
June 24, 2026 07:32
Offside
2:03 Offside
Luis Díaz was caught in an offside position for Colombia.
June 24, 2026 07:31
First half Miss
Edo Kayembe of Congo DR took a left-footed strike from long range off a pass from Ngal'ayel Mukau, but the ball sailed high and wide to the left.
June 24, 2026 07:30
Kick Off
First half Start
The opening half of the match is now underway.
June 24, 2026 06:06
Lineups Announced
Both teams have confirmed their starting elevens and players are out on the pitch going through their warm-up routines.