The Colombia national football team is set to face RD Congo in their second World Cup 2026 match, with Italian referee Maurizio Mariani in charge. The team, led by Néstor Lorenzo, is looking to build on their 1-3 win over Uzbekistan in their debut match. Maurizio Mariani has previously officiated a Colombia match in the 2024 Copa América, which ended in a 5-0 win over Panama. The Italian referee also officiated the final of the 2025/2026 Conference League, in which Crystal Palace were crowned champions. The match between Colombia and RD Congo will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. The Colombian team is looking for a win that will allow them to qualify for the final round of the group stage. As the team prepares for the match, they are finalizing details to face the Africans, who drew with Portugal in their first match. A win for Colombia would be an important step towards qualification for the next round. The Colombian team has shown its ability to score goals, and with Néstor Lorenzo's direction, they are looking to maintain their offensive rhythm. The match against RD Congo will be an important challenge for the Colombian team, but with Maurizio Mariani's experience as referee, the team is ready to face the challenge. The Colombian team has the opportunity to demonstrate their skill and consolidate their position in the group. The match promises to be exciting, with two teams looking for a win to advance in the tournament. The Colombian team is ready to face RD Congo and seek the win that will bring them closer to qualification. But the team knows that it will not be an easy match, and they will have to be at their best to come out on top. So, the Colombian team is focusing on their strategy and preparing for the match. The team is confident in their abilities and is looking forward to the challenge.