Colombia vs DR Congo, June 23: Estadio Akron Time + Fan Guide
Colombia play DR Congo in Group K on June 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. A win sends group-leading Colombia toward the knockouts. Kickoff time, getting there, and the one eSIM for Mexico.
Published June 23, 2026·5 min read
Summary
Colombia play DR Congo in Group K at 10 p.m. ET on June 23, 2026 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. Colombia lead the group after a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, so a result here pushes them toward the knockouts. Here's the storyline, how to reach the stadium, and the one eSIM that keeps you online in Guadalajara and every other host city.
The match: what's at stake
Colombia were the standout of Group K's opening round, beating Uzbekistan 3-1 while Portugal and DR Congo drew 1-1. A win or even a draw against DR Congo would leave Colombia on the brink of the Round of 32 before their June 27 decider against Portugal. DR Congo, level with Portugal on one point, treat this as must-win — expect an open, physical game in the Guadalajara night. Full scenarios are in our Group K June 23 permutations.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | 10 p.m. ET, June 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Stage | Group K, Matchday 2 |
| Matchday 1 | Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan · Portugal 1-1 DR Congo |
Getting to Estadio Akron
The 10 p.m. ET kickoff lands late locally, so plan your ride home before you go. Estadio Akronis out in Zapopan on the western edge of the metro area, with no metro line to the door — match-day shuttles, rideshare, or taxi are your options, covered in our parking and rideshare guide. For where to stay and how to pay in pesos, see our base-camp neighborhoods and money guide.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
A late kickoff in a stadium far from the city center means you'll lean on data for the FIFA World Cup 26™ mobile ticket, rideshare home, and live scores from the day's other games — and stadium Wi-Fi struggles under crowd load. Roaming in Mexico on a home plan can be costly; a North America eSIM keeps you online on a local Mexican network and across the US and Canada on one plan, so there's no SIM swap when you move between host cities. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card — details in our Guadalajara connectivity guide.
FAQ
QWhen and where is Colombia vs DR Congo at the World Cup 2026?
AColombia vs DR Congo kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on June 23, 2026 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is a Group K Matchday 2 fixture.
QWhat does Colombia need against DR Congo?
AColombia lead Group K after a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan; a win or draw against DR Congo moves them to the brink of the Round of 32. That sets up the June 27 decider against Portugal.
QHow do I get to Estadio Akron for the match?
AEstadio Akron is in Zapopan on Guadalajara's western edge, about 30-40 minutes from the center, with no metro to the door. Plan match-day shuttles, rideshare, or a taxi, and leave extra time for the late kickoff.
QWhat eSIM should I use in Guadalajara for the World Cup?
AA North America eSIM covers Mexico on local networks and also works in the USA and Canada on the same plan. It keeps you online at Estadio Akron and every other 2026 host city without swapping SIMs. Plans start around US$5.
Bottom line
Colombia vs DR Congo closes a four-match June 23 slateand could all but book Colombia's knockout place. Sort your late-night ride to Estadio Akron, catch the earlier Portugal vs Uzbekistan Group K opener, and grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM for every host city on one plan.