Portugal vs Congo DR — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 1
- João Neves 6'⚽
- Bernardo Silva 13'
- Nélson Semedo 88'
- Tomás Araújo 90+2'
- Chancel Mbemba 32'
- ⚽Yoane Wissa 45+5'
Venue
NRG Stadium, Houston
Date
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Kickoff
Match thread
As it happened
Full time: Portugal 1-1 Congo DR.
Portugal 1-1 Congo DR.
Portugal 1-0 Congo DR.
- 8'
Goal for Portugal. Joao Neves heads home from a Neto cross, giving Portugal an early lead.
Kick-off — Portugal vs Congo DR is under way.
What happened
Match reportPortugal 1-1 DR Congo: World Cup 2026 opener ends in frustrating draw
Portugal were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match in Houston.
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