ITV has confirmed its broadcast team for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash between Colombia and DR Congo, with the match set to kick off at 3am BST.

Seb Hutchinson will take up the main commentary role, continuing his prominent position as one of ITV's key voices throughout this tournament. Andros Townsend, the former Crystal Palace midfielder, joins him in the co-commentary seat.

Townsend has attracted attention during the tournament for reasons beyond football — the ex-winger has gone viral on social media for footage of his raw meat-eating habits. His analysis, however, remains the focus here.

No studio presence expected

Viewers should note that Colombia vs DR Congo is expected to air without a dedicated pundit or presenter studio setup. ITV took the same approach for the earlier Group stage fixture between Ecuador and Curacao, opting to go without a studio panel for that broadcast as well.

While this has not been formally confirmed and remains subject to change, football fans can expect the coverage to consist primarily of the match itself, with Hutchinson and Townsend carrying the broadcast from start to finish.

A match worth staying up for

On paper, Colombia vs DR Congo may not leap out as a marquee fixture, but recent evidence suggests otherwise. Late-night matches during this FIFA World Cup 2026 have consistently delivered drama and quality, and DR Congo's opening performance — in which they pulled off a notable result against Portugal — has raised expectations around what the central African side are capable of.

Colombia, meanwhile, arrive as one of South America's more dangerous outfits in the group stage, making this a genuinely intriguing contest despite the understated broadcast setup.