Colombia face DR Congo with round of 32 within reach

Win Tuesday and you're through

Colombia can seal a spot in the round of 32 with a victory over DR Congo on Tuesday (1) (2) (3). The equation is straightforward: three points and Group K is done. Néstor Lorenzo's side opened with a 3–1 win over Uzbekistan, putting them top of the group (1).

Díaz and Campaz set the tone in the opener

Luis Díaz and Jaminton Campaz both scored in the 3–1 win against Uzbekistan (1). Díaz arrived at this tournament with James Rodríguez publicly backing him for the Ballon d'Or if Colombia go all the way, and the opener showed why that conversation exists. The attacking threat Lorenzo has at his disposal is real.

DR Congo bring firepower of their own

Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu, and Joris Kayembe are the names to track for DR Congo (1) (2) (3). This is not a team that will sit deep and wait. Colombia's back line will get tested, and Lorenzo's selection choices, particularly around Castaño and the midfield balance, will be under the microscope again.