Colombia vs Congo DR Key Stats: FIFA World Cup 2026
by Trystan Pugh ·
Below you can find key stats for Colombia vs Congo DR. From historical trends to player milestones, we have you covered for every match at FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada & Mexico!
- This is the first match between Colombia and Congo DR.
- Colombia have won their last three FIFA World Cup matches against African teams.
- Colombia have won six of their last seven FIFA World Cup group stage games, losing the other.
- Colombia are aiming to win back-to-back matches at the start of a FIFA World Cup campaign for the second time. They previously did so in 2014 when they beat Greece (3-0) and Cote d Ivoire (2-1) in their opening two fixtures.
- Colombia have only failed to find the net in two of their last 18 FIFA World Cup fixtures.
- None of Colombia’s 23 FIFA World Cup matches have finished goalless.
- James Rodríguez and David Ospina are both one appearance away from reaching the landmark of ten FIFA World Cup matches played, equalling the Colombian record jointly held by Freddy Rincón and Carlos Valderrama.
- Congo DR are aiming for their first FIFA World Cup victory; they picked up their first-ever point in the history of the tournament against Portugal in their opening match at the 2026 finals.
- Congo DR are facing South American opposition for the second time in a FIFA World Cup match, with their previous such fixture a 0-3 defeat against Brazil in 1974.
