Colombia's World Cup 2026 opener draws Falcao criticism and DR Congo match coverage

Radamel Falcão, working as a commentator for ESPN, told journalist Andrea Guerrero that he does not like being invasive after she embraced goalkeeper David Ospina on the field during Colombia’s warm‑up for its World Cup 2026 opening match. The remark sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some fans defending the journalist’s enthusiasm and others questioning the propriety of approaching players during training.

The match took place on 22 June 2026 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico, where Colombia faced the Democratic Republic of Congo. Colombia won 3‑1, with a line‑up that included James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz and Luis Suárez, and secured the top spot in Group K, positioning the team for a likely place in the round of 16. Broadcast details were provided for numerous regions, and the game was highlighted as a key moment in Colombia’s return to the World Cup after an eight‑year absence.