Colombia starting lineup vs DR Congo confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

These sides are going to face each other for the first time.

The DR Congo national football team are all set to lock horns with the Colombia national football team for their second group stage game. This 2026 FIFA World Cup game will take place at the Guadalajara Stadium.

The Sébastien Desabre-led side are coming in after putting up a challenging show against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in their opening game of the mega competition. They secured a 1-1 draw and a point. They will now be pushing for a win, but it is not going to be an easy outing for them.

The Colombia national football team bagged a positive result out of their first group stage game of the FIFA World Cup 2026. It was a top performance by Los Cafeteros and they will now be eager to secure a berth in the round of 32. James Rodriguez and company have quality, which is going to give them a slight edge.

Also Read: List of all nations qualified for Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026

Colombia’s starting lineup for their World Cup game against DR Congo

Colombia (4-2-3-1): Camilo Vargas (GK); Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma; Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Diaz; Luis Suarez

Substitutes: David Ospina (GK), Álvaro Montero (GK), Devier Machado, Santiago Arias, Willer Ditta, Richard Ríos, Juan Fernando Quintero, Jorge Carrascal, Kevin Castaño, Jaminton Campaz, Carlos Andrés Gómez, Jhon Córdoba, Cucho Hernández

Thoughts on the lineup

James Rodríguez is all set to don the captain’s armband for the Colombia national football team at the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a four-back setup, they will have Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, and Johan Mojica in the backline.

Alongside Rodríguez, Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma and Jhon Arias are going to be crucial in the midfield. The control of the game will depend on these players. Camilo Vargas will be between the sticks.

Luis Suarez and Luis Diaz are going to be in the attacking front for the Los Cafeteros.

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