Soccer-Colombia, DR Congo name unchanged sides for Group K clash


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Uzbekistan v Colombia - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 17, 2026 Colombia players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June ⁠23 (Reuters) - Colombia and DR Congo named ⁠unchanged sides for Monday's World Cup Group ‌K clash after both teams opened their campaigns with positive results.

• Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo keeps faith ​with the team that beat ⁠Uzbekistan 3-1 in ⁠their tournament opener.

• Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas retains his ⁠place ‌despite criticism after his mistake led to Uzbekistan's goal.

• Midfielder Gustavo ⁠Puerta continues in the starting lineup after ​impressing and ‌providing an assist in the opening victory.

• ⁠Luis ​Suarez and Luis Diaz again lead Colombia's attack, with captain James Rodriguez playing behind.

• DR ⁠Congo also unchanged after earning ​a surprise 1-1 draw against Portugal in their first World Cup match for 52 years.

Squads:

Colombia: Camilo ⁠Vargas, Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez.

DR ​Congo: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron ⁠Wan-Bissaka, Steve Kapuadi, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur ​Masuaku, Ngalayel Mukau, Samuel ‌Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Cedric Bakambu, ​Yoane Wissa.

(Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico CityEditing by Christian Radnedge)

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