- Stage
- Group K
- Date
- Capacity
- 49K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00 PM
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 23, 8:00 PM
London (UK)
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00 AM
The teams
Venue: Estadio Akron
FIFA tournament name Guadalajara Stadium — capacity 49,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Guadalajara (Zapopan).
Transit on match day
No light rail to Estadio Akron — bus or rideshare from Centro Histórico, ~25 min
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, mild rainy season — 16-29°C at 1,560m altitude
Airports
Guadalajara International (GDL)
Where to stay
Centro Histórico, Chapultepec, Providencia
Full travel guide: Guadalajara (Zapopan) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group K standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | #5 |
| 2 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | #13 |
| 3 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | #46 |
| 4 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | #50 |
Other Group K fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group K Jun 17 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
Colombia vs Portugal
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group K 17:00 UTC · Houston Stadium
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group L 20:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
England vs Ghana
Group L 23:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Panama vs Croatia
Other matches at Estadio Akron
3 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group A Jun 11 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Group A Jun 18 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Mexico vs South Korea
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Uruguay vs Spain
Colombia vs DR Congo — FAQ
When is Colombia vs DR Congo kicking off?
June 23, 2026 at 02:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Akron local time depends on the city).
Where is Colombia vs DR Congo being played?
Estadio Akron (FIFA tournament name: Guadalajara Stadium) in Guadalajara (Zapopan). Capacity 49,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group K fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Colombia's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. Caracol · RCN is the primary broadcaster in Colombia.
How do I get to Estadio Akron on match day?
No light rail to Estadio Akron — bus or rideshare from Centro Histórico, ~25 min
Who else is in Group K?
Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Tue, Jun 23, 10:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Tue, Jun 23, 7:00 PM · Mexico City: Tue, Jun 23, 8:00 PM · London (UK): Wed, Jun 24, 3:00 AM