State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Kickoff: 7:00 PM MT / 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Group Stage Match
VENUE: STATE FARM STADIUM
Location: 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, AZ
Capacity: ~73,000 (World Cup configuration)
Pitch: Natural grass, retractable field
Playing Characteristics:
Roof expected closed due to extreme heat
Fast, even surface ideal for technical teams
Wide pitch favors Colombia’s possession game
State Farm Stadium is one of the most climate‑controlled venues in the tournament, ensuring consistent playing conditions despite Arizona’s desert heat.
WEATHER FORECAST (OUTSIDE THE ROOF)
(Roof expected closed — no on‑pitch impact)
Temperature: 103°F (39°C)
Humidity: 18%
Wind: 7–10 mph
Impact: None — indoor climate control neutralizes heat
INJURY REPORT
Colombia
Luis Díaz — ACTIVE
James Rodríguez — ACTIVE
Jhon Durán — ACTIVE
Jefferson Lerma — ACTIVE
Yerry Mina — OUT (calf)
Juan Cuadrado — OUT (knee)
DR Congo
Cédric Bakambu — ACTIVE
Yoane Wissa — ACTIVE
Chancel Mbemba — ACTIVE
Gaël Kakuta — OUT (hamstring)
Arthur Masuaku — OUT (ankle)
TACTICAL MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
COLOMBIA — Tactical Overview
Manager: Néstor Lorenzo Likely Formation: 4‑3‑3 Style: High‑tempo possession, wide attacking play, aggressive pressing
Strengths
Elite wing play through Luis Díaz
Strong midfield ball progression
Dangerous in transition
Solid defensive structure despite injuries
Weaknesses
Occasional lapses defending counters
Heavy reliance on Díaz for chance creation
Set‑piece defending inconsistent
DR CONGO — Tactical Overview
Manager: Sébastien Desabre Likely Formation: 4‑2‑3‑1 Style: Physical, counter‑attacking, compact defensive block
Strengths
Explosive forwards (Wissa, Bakambu)
Strong central defensive presence (Mbemba)
Effective in transition
High work rate
Weaknesses
Limited creativity in sustained possession
Vulnerable to wide overloads
Depth concerns in midfield
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Colombia (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 7W – 2D – 1L
Goals: 19 scored / 8 conceded
Trend: One of the hottest teams entering the tournament
Notable: Díaz has scored or assisted in 6 of last 8 matches
DR Congo (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 4W – 3D – 3L
Goals: 12 scored / 11 conceded
Trend: Competitive but inconsistent
Notable: Wissa involved in 5 of last 7 goals
SERIES HISTORY
All‑time meetings: 0
First‑ever competitive match
Contrast:
Colombia: possession, width, creativity
DR Congo: physicality, counters, direct play
BETTING TRENDS
Colombia Trends
Unbeaten in 9 of last 10
Over has hit in 6 of last 9
Colombia has scored 2+ goals in 7 of last 10
DR Congo Trends
Under has hit in 5 of last 8
DR Congo has scored in 7 of last 10
DR Congo has conceded first in 6 of last 8 vs top‑20 FIFA teams
Venue Trends (State Farm Stadium)
Indoor matches average 2.4 goals
Favors possession‑dominant teams
MATCH ODDS
Columbia – 180
DR Congo + 550
Draw + 310
Over 2.5 + 125 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 22, 2026
