The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo have a date with destiny. On the night of Wednesday, June 24 at 02:00 GMT, the Congolese selection faces Colombia at the Akron stadium in Guadalajara for the second day of group K of the 2026 World Cup.

What is at stake in this match?

The match against Colombia is crucial for the Leopards, who aim to continue their World Cup adventure after their draw against Portugal.

How are the Leopards preparing?

Sébastien Desabre's men approach this meeting with renewed confidence and the firm intention of transforming their promising performance into a real springboard for historic qualification for the direct elimination phases.

What is the context of this match?

The Akron stadium in Guadalajara already holds a special place in the recent history of Congolese football, it was on this same pitch that the Leopards had secured their qualification for the 2026 World Cup thanks to a memorable victory against Jamaica during the intercontinental playoffs.

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DateJune 24, 2026
Time02:00 GMT
StadiumAkron de Guadalajara
OpponentColombia