The Portugal National Team faces Congo DR in the first round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The match will be held at NRG Stadium in Houston at 14:00 (Brasília time) on Wednesday (17).

The Match

This confrontation between Portugal and Congo DR represents a completely new chapter in football history, as it will be the first time the two teams meet on the field.

The absence of previous encounters between Portugal and Congo DR creates an atmosphere of uncertainty, adding a layer of unpredictability to the game.

Team Performance

Portugal enters the World Cup in a good moment, coming from victories by 2 to 1 in friendlies against Nigeria and Chile in the last FIFA Date.

The team has shown offensive strength and defensive solidity, with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 10 games.

Probable Lineup

Portugal's probable lineup for the match against Congo DR is as follows: Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Tomás Araújo, Gonçalo Inácio and Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, João Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Next Match

Portugal's next match will be against Colombia on June 27, 2026, at a stadium yet to be defined. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-27 | Colombia | Away |

Last result: Portugal 1-1 Congo DR (2026-06-17). Recent form (last 5): 3W-2D-0L (DWWWD, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5.