Colombia vs DR Congo: Live Stream, Kickoff Time, Projected XIs and Why the World Cup Group Game Matters

Who: Colombia vs DR Congo. What: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group-stage Matchday 2. When: 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT (02:00 UTC) on Tuesday, June 23/24, 2026. Why it matters: a win for Colombia would secure qualification to the knockout phase, while a victory for DR Congo would dramatically boost their chances of an unlikely progression.

How to watch in the USA

In the United States, the Colombia vs DR Congo match is available across a range of pay-TV and streaming platforms. Broadcasters and services carrying the game include FS1 and Telemundo for linear TV and multiple streaming options such as Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium and Hulu + Live TV.

Fubo is highlighted as a widely compatible streaming option, supporting Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and mobile devices on iOS and Android. World Soccer Talk lists a Fubo subscription price of $14.99/month as of the preview.

Live status and kickoff details

Kickoff is listed as 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT, which corresponds to 02:00 UTC on June 24, 2026. The supplied match data records the fixture as in progress (1st half) with the score 0-0 at the time of this report.

Tactical match-up and key players

This fixture pits Colombia’s possession-based, attacking approach against DR Congo’s organized, low-block defence and counter-attacking style. Colombia relied on forward momentum in their opening match and are expected to press to create chances, while DR Congo will look to remain compact and threaten on the break.

Luis Díaz is named as a focal attacking threat for Colombia in the preview, while DR Congo’s forward pairing — including Cédric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa — are highlighted as the main outlet for counters and set-piece opportunities.

Projected lineups (from the preview)

World Soccer Talk supplies projected starting XIs for both sides. These are previews and not official lineups.

• Colombia (projected, 4-2-3-1): Vargas; Mojica, Sanchez, Lucumi, Munoz; Lerma, Puerta; Díaz, Arias, Rodriguez; Suárez.
• DR Congo (projected, 5-3-2): Mpasi; Masuaku, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kapuadi, Wan-Bissaka; Moutoussamy, Kayembe, Mukau; Bakambu, Wissa.

Why it matters

Per the match preview, a Colombia victory would guarantee progression to the knockout rounds before their final group game against Portugal. For DR Congo, coming off a historic draw in their opening match, a win here would be transformative — potentially securing qualification and extending one of the tournament’s most unexpected stories.

Beyond qualification implications, the match is notable because the two nations have never met at senior international level in a competitive fixture, adding tactical uncertainty and first-time match-up interest for both coaching staffs.

Key points

• Kickoff: 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT (02:00 UTC) — match_data lists the game as in the 1st half, 0-0.
• How to watch (USA): Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium, FS1, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV.
• Colombia form (preview): described as coming from a 3-1 opening win over Uzbekistan.
• DR Congo form (preview): came into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw with Portugal, their first-ever World Cup point.
• Projected systems: Colombia 4-2-3-1; DR Congo 5-3-2 (projected XIs provided by the preview).
• Fubo compatibility and pricing: supports major streaming devices; preview lists price of $14.99/month.

If you are watching in the USA, check your provider app for regional blackouts and confirm access before kickoff. If you are abroad and attempting to use a domestic streaming subscription, the preview notes that some viewers use a VPN to access services, though users should follow their service’s terms and local regulations.

What happens next

The immediate next step is the remainder of this match: maintaining up-to-date score information from live sources will determine whether Colombia clinches early qualification or DR Congo creates a major upset. After this fixture, Colombia’s final group game is scheduled against Portugal (as noted in the preview), and DR Congo will know exactly what they need in their last match if they do not secure three points here.

We have relied on the supplied match data for the live score and kickoff time and on the World Soccer Talk preview for watching options, form context and projected lineups. Confirm official kickoffs, lineups and any late team news from broadcasters or team communications prior to kick-off.