Colombia v DR Congo: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as the South Americans look for a place in the World Cup knockouts

Colombia have a golden chance of making early progression to the last 16 of the World Cup when they face them DR Congo tonight.

The South American side were too strong for Uzbekistan in their Group K opener, Luis Diaz among the goals in a 3-1 win.

However, DR Congo should not be underestimated after grinding a a highly commendable 1-1 draw with Portugal in their first game.

They have plenty of experience in the Premier League with the likes of Yoan Wisa, Arthur Masuaku, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Noah Sadiki.

Where to watch Colombia vs DR Congo: TV & Online Streams

Colombia v DR Congo kicks off at 3:00am UK time on Wednesday. It will air on ITV1 and STV and will be available to stream via ITVX and STV Player. Sky subscribers can also stream the game via Sky Go.

Statistics for Colombia vs DR Congo

• This will be the first meeting between Colombia and DR Congo.
• Colombia have won six of their last seven group stage matches. They have scored 17 goals and allowed just five in that run.
• Indeed, Colombia have scored in each of their last 10 World Cup matches, the longest active streak in the competition (also Argentina).
• After losing their first World Cup match against African opposition in a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in 1990, Colombia have won each of their last three matches against such opposition.
• DR Congo lost their only other game against CONMEBOL rivals, a pre-tournament friendly against Chile.
• If Ouisa finds the net again for DR Congo, he will become only the second African player to score in each of his first two World Cup appearances, repeating Mohamed Salah’s feat for Egypt in 2018.