{"id":35009,"date":"2026-06-23T05:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/colombia-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-preview-predictions-and-lineups\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T05:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:43:54","slug":"colombia-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-preview-predictions-and-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/colombia-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-preview-predictions-and-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombia vs. DR Congo\u2014World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Colombia and the DR Congo collide in Guadalajara on Tuesday night after picking up excellent results to kick off their respective World Cup<\/a> campaigns. <\/p>\n

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The DR Congo didn\u2019t join its upcoming opponents in securing a Matchday 1 victory, but a 1\u20131 draw with Portugal was more than the vast majority expected, especially after Jo\u00e3o Neves headed the Iberians into an early lead. <\/p>\n

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The Leopards performed with a discernible style and were able to keep their mighty European opponents at bay for the rest of the contest. Yoane Wissa\u2019s strike on the cusp of half-time meant a first point in the DR Congo\u2019s World Cup history was earned, having failed to score when it competed as Zaire in 1974.<\/p>\n

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Colombia swaggered its way to a 3\u20131 win over debutants Uzbekistan, and now has the chance to confirm its spot in the knockouts before taking on group favorites Portugal.<\/p>\n

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N\u00e9stor Lorenzo\u2019s men could develop into potential outsiders this summer, especially if they end up winning Group K at Portugal\u2019s expense. Their Matchday 3 duel will likely be decisive, but the DR Congo certainly has the capacity to frustrate and potentially hold Los\u00a0Cafeteros.<\/p>\n

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Colombia vs. DR Congo Score Prediction<\/h2>\n

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Colombia dove head-first into the unknown against Fabio Cannavaro\u2019s Uzbekistan last time out, and now they\u2019re facing another nation they\u2019ve never encountered before. <\/p>\n

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N\u00e9stor Lorenzo should\u2019ve been left impressed with the DR Congo, who performed so diligently against Portugal and was able to make the most of the moments it generated going forward. A sharp-shooting Yoane Wissa\u2014a.k.a. not the iteration we\u2019ve seen at Newcastle United\u2014can be very dangerous.<\/p>\n

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How Colombia seeks to penetrate a deep-lying defense will be interesting, given where its strengths lie. Still, the squad will be buoyed by the fact that a place in the knockout stages will be guaranteed with a victory. <\/p>\n

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Its opponents, meanwhile, will be dreaming of lofty heights after its Matchday 1 showing. <\/p>\n

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