World Cup 2026: Colombia and DR Congo level at halftime (0-0)
Colombia and DR Congo are level 0-0 at halftime in their 2026 World Cup match, despite Colombia dominating possession and shots.
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SUMMARY
Colombia – DR Congo has reached halftime at the 2026 World Cup, with Colombia and DR Congo level at 0-0.
The numbers nevertheless paint a more nuanced first half. Colombia had the ball with 73% possession and tried their luck more often, with 9 shots to 1 for DR Congo. In the decisive area, the shots-on-target tally is 5 for Colombia and 0 for DR Congo. The xG remains close, with 0.53 for Colombia and 0.02 for DR Congo.
A still-fragile balance
Colombia and DR Congo head back out level, but the second half remains open. The first change of pace, a defensive error or a set piece could quickly alter the course of the match.
Colombia
Finished
Estadio Akron
DR CongoFil du match
- 46'Remplacement - N. Mukau (remplace N. Sadiki)
- 56'Carton jaune - J. Lucumi
- 57'Remplacement - C. Bakambu (remplace S. Banza)
- 58'Remplacement - L. Suarez (remplace J. Cordoba)
- 58'Remplacement - J. Rodriguez (remplace J. Quintero)
- 72'Remplacement - A. Masuaku (remplace J. Kayembe)
- 72'Remplacement - E. Kayembe (remplace C. Pickel)
- 76'But - D. Munoz (passe J. Quintero)
- 77'Remplacement - J. Arias (remplace R. Rios)
- 82'Remplacement - S. Moutoussamy (remplace N. Mbuku)
- 90+3'Carton jaune - C. Pickel
- 90+4'Carton jaune - J. Lerma
Les chiffres du match
- Tirs cadres : Colombia 9 / DR Congo 0
- Tirs : Colombia 19 / DR Congo 5
- Possession : Colombia 64% / DR Congo 36%
- Corners : Colombia 5 / DR Congo 2
- Fautes : Colombia 11 / DR Congo 14
- Cartons jaunes : Colombia 1 / DR Congo 0
- Passes : Colombia 535 / DR Congo 291
- Precision des passes : Colombia 88% / DR Congo 76%
- xG : Colombia 0.99 / DR Congo 0.26
Group K schedule
Match center
Portugal - DR Congo
Portugal
1-1
1-1
DR Congo
Match feed
- 6'But - J. Neves1-0
- 13'Carton jaune - B. Silva
- 32'Carton jaune - C. Mbemba
- 45+5'But - Y. Wissa1-1
- 46'Remplacement - B. Silva (remplace F. Conceicao)
- 57'Remplacement - N. Mukau (remplace N. Sadiki)
- 71'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace R. Leao)
- 72'Remplacement - N. Mendes (remplace N. Semedo)
- 74'Remplacement - E. Kayembe (remplace C. Pickel)
- 74'Remplacement - A. Masuaku (remplace J. Kayembe)
- 83'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace G. Ramos)
- 85'Remplacement - C. Bakambu (remplace S. Banza)
- 85'Remplacement - A. Wan-Bissaka (remplace G. Kalulu)
- 88'Carton jaune - N. Semedo
- 90+2'Carton jaune - T. Araujo
Line-ups
Portugal
System4-2-3-1CoachRoberto Martinez
Starters11
- 1 Diogo Costa Goalkeeper
- 20 João Cancelo Defender
- 4 Tomás Araújo Defender
- 13 Renato Veiga Defender
- 25 Nuno Mendes Defender
- 15 João Neves Midfielder
- 23 Vitinha Midfielder
- 10 Bernardo Silva Midfielder
- 8 Bruno Fernandes Midfielder
- 18 Pedro Neto Midfielder
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo Forward
Substitutes15
- 12 José Sá
- 22 Rui Silva
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 3 Rúben Dias
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio
- 6 Matheus Nunes
- 24 Samú Costa
- 21 Rúben Neves
- 16 Francisco Trincão
- 19 Gonçalo Guedes
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 11 João Félix
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 26 Francisco Conceição
DR Congo
System5-3-2CoachSebastien Desabre
Starters11
- 1 Lionel Mpasi Nzau Goalkeeper
- 2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka Defender
- 22 Chancel Mbemba Defender
- 4 Axel Tuanzebe Defender
- 3 Steve Kapuadi Defender
- 26 Arthur Masuaku Defender
- 6 Ngal'ayel Mukau Midfielder
- 8 Samuel Moutoussamy Midfielder
- 25 Edo Kayembe Midfielder
- 20 Yoane Wissa Forward
- 17 Cédric Bakambu Forward
Substitutes15
- 16 Timothy Fayulu
- 21 Matthieu Epolo
- 5 Dylan Batubinsika
- 12 Joris Kayembe
- 24 Gedeon Kalulu
- 7 Nathanaël Mbuku
- 10 Théo Bongonda
- 14 Noah Sadiki
- 15 Aaron Tshibola
- 18 Charles Pickel
- 9 Brian Cipenga
- 11 Gaël Kakuta
- 13 Meschak Elia
- 19 Fiston Mayele
- 23 Simon Banza
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Portugal 1 / DR Congo 2
- Tirs : Portugal 3 / DR Congo 7
- Possession : Portugal 78% / DR Congo 22%
- Corners : Portugal 3 / DR Congo 4
- Fautes : Portugal 5 / DR Congo 10
- Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / DR Congo 1
- Passes : Portugal 662 / DR Congo 179
- Precision des passes : Portugal 94% / DR Congo 82%
- xG : Portugal 0.24 / DR Congo 0.69
Key players
- João Neves (Portugal) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) : note 7.2, 1 but(s)
- Pedro Neto (Portugal) : note 7, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo) : note 6.9, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Vitinha (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Renato Veiga (Portugal) : note 7.3
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) : note 7.2
- Diogo Costa (Portugal) : note 6.6, 1 arret(s)
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group K
Portugal
Finished
NRG Stadium
DR CongoMatch center
Uzbekistan - Colombia
Uzbekistan
1-3
1-3
Colombia
Match feed
- 7'Carton jaune - J. Mojica
- 34'Carton jaune - A. Khusanov
- 40'But - D. Munoz0-1
- 46'Remplacement - O. Urunov (remplace D. Khamdamov)
- 46'Remplacement - S. Nasrullaev (remplace F. Sayfiev)
- 60'But - A. Fayzullaev1-1
- 65'But - L. Diaz1-2
- 72'Remplacement - J. Rodriguez (remplace J. Campaz)
- 77'Remplacement - A. Fayzullaev (remplace A. Amonov)
- 77'Remplacement - R. Ashurmatov (remplace J. Urozov)
- 80'Remplacement - L. Suarez (remplace C. Hernandez)
- 80'Remplacement - G. Puerta (remplace R. Rios)
- 90+3'Remplacement - L. Diaz (remplace A. Gomez)
- 90+3'Remplacement - J. Arias (remplace K. Castano)
- 90+3'Remplacement - E. Shomurodov (remplace I. Sergeev)
- 90+9'But - J. Campaz1-3
Line-ups
Uzbekistan
System3-4-2-1CoachFabio Cannavaro
Starters11
- 1 Utkir Yusupov Goalkeeper
- 2 Abdukodir Khusanov Defender
- 18 Abdulla Abdullaev Defender
- 5 Rustam Ashurmatov Defender
- 24 Bekhruz Karimov Midfielder
- 6 Akmal Mozgovoy Midfielder
- 7 Otabek Shukurov Midfielder
- 13 Sherzod Nasrullaev Midfielder
- 22 Abbosbek Fayzullaev Forward
- 11 Oston Urunov Forward
- 14 Eldor Shomurodov Forward
Substitutes15
- 4 Farrukh Sayfiev
- 17 Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 12 Abduvokhid Nematov
- 16 Botirali Ergashev
- 3 Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 15 Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 25 Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 26 Jakhongir Urozov
- 8 Jamshid Iskandarov
- 9 Odiljon Khamrobekov
- 10 Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 19 Azizjon Ganiev
- 23 Sherzod Esanov
- 20 Azizbek Amanov
- 21 Igor Sergeev
Colombia
System4-3-3CoachNestor Lorenzo
Starters11
- 12 Camilo Vargas Goalkeeper
- 2 Daniel Muñoz Defender
- 23 Davinson Sánchez Defender
- 3 Jhon Lucumí Defender
- 17 Johan Mojica Defender
- 14 Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
- 16 Jefferson Lerma Midfielder
- 11 Jhon Arias Midfielder
- 10 James Rodríguez Forward
- 25 Luis Javier Suárez Forward
- 7 Luis Díaz Forward
Substitutes15
- 24 Álvaro Montero
- 1 David Ospina
- 22 Deiver Machado
- 4 Santiago Arias
- 18 Willer Ditta
- 13 Yerry Mina
- 5 Kevin Castaño
- 6 Richard Ríos
- 8 Jorge Carrascal
- 15 Juan Portilla
- 20 Juan Fernando Quintero
- 21 Jaminton Campaz
- 26 Andrés Gómez
- 9 Jhon Córdoba
- 19 Cucho Hernández
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Uzbekistan 2 / Colombia 3
- Tirs : Uzbekistan 6 / Colombia 14
- Possession : Uzbekistan 37% / Colombia 63%
- Corners : Uzbekistan 3 / Colombia 4
- Fautes : Uzbekistan 14 / Colombia 10
- Cartons jaunes : Uzbekistan 1 / Colombia 1
- Passes : Uzbekistan 287 / Colombia 511
- Precision des passes : Uzbekistan 76% / Colombia 86%
- xG : Uzbekistan 1.14 / Colombia 1.43
Key players
- Luis Díaz (Colombia) : note 8.3, 1 but(s), 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) : note 7.5, 1 but(s)
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) : note 7.2, 1 but(s)
- Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) : note 6.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Camilo Vargas (Colombia) : note 6.2, 2 arret(s)
- Abdulla Abdullaev (Uzbekistan) : note 7
- Otabek Shukurov (Uzbekistan) : note 6.9
- Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) : note 6.9
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group K
Uzbekistan
Finished
Estadio Azteca
ColombiaMatch center
Portugal - Uzbekistan
Portugal
5-0
5-0
Uzbekistan
Match feed
- 6'But - C. Ronaldo (passe J. Cancelo)
- 14'Carton jaune - O. Khamrobekov
- 17'But - N. Mendes
- 29'VAR - A. Ganiev
- 39'But - C. Ronaldo (passe B. Fernandes)
- 46'Remplacement - J. Cancelo (remplace N. Semedo)
- 46'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace F. Conceicao)
- 46'Remplacement - S. Nasrullaev (remplace K. Alizhonov)
- 46'Remplacement - O. Khamrobekov (remplace A. Mozgovoy)
- 60'But - A. Nematov
- 64'Remplacement - Joao Felix (remplace Trincao)
- 68'Carton jaune - R. Veiga
- 73'Remplacement - A. Fayzullaev (remplace I. Sergeev)
- 76'Remplacement - J. Neves (remplace B. Silva)
- 83'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace R. Leao)
- 87'But - R. Leao
- 90+2'Remplacement - B. Karimov (remplace R. Jiyanov)
- 90+2'Remplacement - O. Shukurov (remplace S. Esanov)
Line-ups
Portugal
System4-2-3-1CoachRoberto Martinez
Starters11
- 1 Diogo Costa Goalkeeper
- 20 João Cancelo Defender
- 3 Rúben Dias Defender
- 13 Renato Veiga Defender
- 25 Nuno Mendes Defender
- 15 João Neves Midfielder
- 23 Vitinha Midfielder
- 18 Pedro Neto Midfielder
- 8 Bruno Fernandes Midfielder
- 11 João Félix Midfielder
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo Forward
Substitutes15
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 26 Francisco Conceição
- 16 Francisco Trincão
- 12 José Sá
- 22 Rui Silva
- 4 Tomás Araújo
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio
- 6 Matheus Nunes
- 24 Samú Costa
- 10 Bernardo Silva
- 21 Rúben Neves
- 19 Gonçalo Guedes
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 17 Rafael Leão
Uzbekistan
System3-4-2-1CoachFabio Cannavaro
Starters11
- 12 Abduvokhid Nematov Goalkeeper
- 2 Abdukodir Khusanov Defender
- 18 Abdulla Abdullaev Defender
- 5 Rustam Ashurmatov Defender
- 24 Bekhruz Karimov Midfielder
- 9 Odiljon Khamrobekov Midfielder
- 7 Otabek Shukurov Midfielder
- 13 Sherzod Nasrullaev Midfielder
- 19 Azizjon Ganiev Forward
- 22 Abbosbek Fayzullaev Forward
- 14 Eldor Shomurodov Forward
Substitutes15
- 3 Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
- 6 Akmal Mozgovoy
- 16 Botirali Ergashev
- 1 Utkir Yusupov
- 25 Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
- 4 Farrukh Sayfiev
- 26 Jakhongir Urozov
- 15 Umarbek Eshmuradov
- 20 Azizbek Amanov
- 8 Jamshid Iskandarov
- 17 Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 11 Oston Urunov
- 10 Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 23 Sherzod Esanov
- 21 Igor Sergeev
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Portugal 6 / Uzbekistan 2
- Tirs : Portugal 13 / Uzbekistan 6
- Possession : Portugal 66% / Uzbekistan 34%
- Corners : Portugal 2 / Uzbekistan 2
- Fautes : Portugal 11 / Uzbekistan 11
- Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / Uzbekistan 1
- Passes : Portugal 460 / Uzbekistan 244
- Precision des passes : Portugal 89% / Uzbekistan 80%
- xG : Portugal 1.99 / Uzbekistan 0.21
Key players
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) : note 8.3, 2 but(s)
- Nuno Mendes (Portugal) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) : note 8, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- João Cancelo (Portugal) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Diogo Costa (Portugal) : note 6.7, 2 arret(s)
- Rúben Dias (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Vitinha (Portugal) : note 7.5
- Renato Veiga (Portugal) : note 7.2, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group K
Portugal
Finished
NRG Stadium
UzbekistanMatch center
Colombia - DR Congo
Colombia
1-0
1-0
DR Congo
Match feed
- 46'Remplacement - N. Mukau (remplace N. Sadiki)
- 56'Carton jaune - J. Lucumi
- 57'Remplacement - C. Bakambu (remplace S. Banza)
- 58'Remplacement - L. Suarez (remplace J. Cordoba)
- 58'Remplacement - J. Rodriguez (remplace J. Quintero)
- 72'Remplacement - A. Masuaku (remplace J. Kayembe)
- 72'Remplacement - E. Kayembe (remplace C. Pickel)
- 76'But - D. Munoz (passe J. Quintero)
- 77'Remplacement - J. Arias (remplace R. Rios)
- 82'Remplacement - S. Moutoussamy (remplace N. Mbuku)
- 90+3'Carton jaune - C. Pickel
- 90+4'Carton jaune - J. Lerma
Line-ups
Colombia
System4-3-3CoachNestor Lorenzo
Starters11
- 12 Camilo Vargas Goalkeeper
- 2 Daniel Muñoz Defender
- 23 Davinson Sánchez Defender
- 3 Jhon Lucumí Defender
- 17 Johan Mojica Defender
- 14 Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
- 16 Jefferson Lerma Midfielder
- 11 Jhon Arias Midfielder
- 10 James Rodríguez Forward
- 25 Luis Javier Suárez Forward
- 7 Luis Díaz Forward
Substitutes15
- 20 Juan Fernando Quintero
- 9 Jhon Córdoba
- 24 Álvaro Montero
- 1 David Ospina
- 13 Yerry Mina
- 18 Willer Ditta
- 22 Deiver Machado
- 4 Santiago Arias
- 21 Jaminton Campaz
- 6 Richard Ríos
- 8 Jorge Carrascal
- 26 Andrés Gómez
- 15 Juan Portilla
- 5 Kevin Castaño
- 19 Cucho Hernández
DR Congo
System5-3-2CoachSebastien Desabre
Starters11
- 1 Lionel Mpasi Nzau Goalkeeper
- 2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka Defender
- 22 Chancel Mbemba Defender
- 4 Axel Tuanzebe Defender
- 3 Steve Kapuadi Defender
- 26 Arthur Masuaku Defender
- 6 Ngal'ayel Mukau Midfielder
- 8 Samuel Moutoussamy Midfielder
- 25 Edo Kayembe Midfielder
- 17 Cédric Bakambu Forward
- 20 Yoane Wissa Forward
Substitutes15
- 14 Noah Sadiki
- 23 Simon Banza
- 21 Matthieu Epolo
- 16 Timothy Fayulu
- 24 Gedeon Kalulu
- 12 Joris Kayembe
- 5 Dylan Batubinsika
- 15 Aaron Tshibola
- 11 Gaël Kakuta
- 18 Charles Pickel
- 9 Brian Cipenga
- 7 Nathanaël Mbuku
- 10 Théo Bongonda
- 13 Meschak Elia
- 19 Fiston Mayele
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Colombia 9 / DR Congo 0
- Tirs : Colombia 19 / DR Congo 5
- Possession : Colombia 64% / DR Congo 36%
- Corners : Colombia 5 / DR Congo 2
- Fautes : Colombia 11 / DR Congo 14
- Cartons jaunes : Colombia 1 / DR Congo 0
- Passes : Colombia 535 / DR Congo 291
- Precision des passes : Colombia 88% / DR Congo 76%
- xG : Colombia 0.99 / DR Congo 0.26
Key players
- Lionel Mpasi Nzau (DR Congo) : note 7.3, 8 arret(s)
- Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Juan Fernando Quintero (Colombia) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Jhon Lucumí (Colombia) : note 7.3, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Davinson Sánchez (Colombia) : note 7.3
- Jhon Arias (Colombia) : note 7.3
- Johan Mojica (Colombia) : note 7.2
- Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) : note 7
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group K
Colombia
Finished
Estadio Akron
DR CongoMatch center
Colombia - Portugal
Colombia
00:30
Upcoming
Portugal
Match feed
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Match stats
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group K
Colombia
Upcoming
Hard Rock Stadium
PortugalMatch center
DR Congo - Uzbekistan
DR Congo
00:30
Upcoming
Uzbekistan
Match feed
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Match stats
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group K
DR Congo
Upcoming
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
UzbekistanGroup K
| Team | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| DR Congo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
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