Match preview

Portugal meet DR Congo in a group stage Group K tie at NRG Stadium in Houston. Portugal are reigning Nations League champions and boast one of the deepest squads in the world. Coached by Roberto Martínez and still inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, they combine elite attacking talent with experience. They are genuine title contenders.

DR Congo arrive with their own ambitions. DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, when they appeared as Zaire. The Leopards reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in 2024 under Sébastien Desabre. Captain Chancel Mbemba anchors a resurgent side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Portugal vs DR Congo?

Portugal face DR Congo on Wed Jun 17 · 5:00 PM GMT at NRG Stadium, Houston.

Where is the match being played?

NRG Stadium in Houston, USA (capacity 72,220).

What competition is this match part of?

It is a Group Stage (Group K) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What was the result?

Portugal 1 – 1 DR Congo.