What was the final score of Portugal vs Congo DR?

The final score was Portugal 1–1 Congo DR (Group K, FIFA World Cup 2026).

Where was Portugal vs Congo DR played?

The match was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.

What stage was the Portugal vs Congo DR match?

This was a Group K match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group K · Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Portugal vs Congo DR Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Portugal 1–1 Congo DR FIFA World Cup 2026 result at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

PortugalPOR

Full Time

1–1

HT 1–1

Congo DRCOD

Performance

Match Statistics

Stats

PlayerGoals

João Neves

Yoane Wissa

POR

Stats

COD

75.4%Possession24.6%

1Shots on Target2

1Saves0

5Corner Kicks4

9Fouls10

90%Pass Accuracy80%

PORShotsCOD

7Total Shots8

1On Target2

2Blocked3

PORDefenseCOD

1Saves0

3Offsides2

9Fouls10

PORDisciplineCOD

5Corner Kicks4

3Yellow Cards1

0Red Cards0

Live updates

Match Timeline

PortugalMatch TimelineCongo DR

João NevesAssist: Pedro Neto

Bernardo SilvaYellow card

13'

32'

Chancel MbembaYellow card

↑ Francisco Conceição↓ Bernardo Silva

45'

45+5'

Yoane WissaAssist: Arthur Masuaku

57'

↑ Noah Sadiki↓ Ngal'ayel Mukau

↑ Rafael Leão↓ Pedro Neto

71'

↑ Nélson Semedo↓ Nuno Mendes

72'

74'

↑ Joris Kayembe↓ Arthur Masuaku

74'

↑ Charles Pickel↓ Edo Kayembe

↑ Gonçalo Ramos↓ Vitinha

83'

85'

↑ Gédéon Kalulu↓ Aaron Wan-Bissaka

85'

↑ Simon Banza↓ Cédric Bakambu

Nélson SemedoYellow card

88'

Tomás AraújoYellow card

90+2'

Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Portugal4-2-3-1

Nuno MendesLEF

VitinhaMID

João NevesMID

Cristiano RonaldoFWD

Pedro NetoMID

Bernardo SilvaMID

Bench

Gonçalo InácioSUB

Samú CostaSUB

Rúben DiasSUB

José SáSUB

Francisco ConceiçãoSUB

Rui SilvaSUB

Diogo DalotSUB

Congo DR5-3-2

Samuel MoutoussamyMID

Edo KayembeMID

Ngal'ayel MukauMID

Cédric BakambuFWD

Yoane WissaFWD

Bench

Simon BanzaSUB

Noah SadikiSUB

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-off5:00 PMWednesday, June 17, 2026 · UTC

StageGroup stageGroup K

StadiumNRG StadiumHouston, Texas · 72,000 capacity

StatusFull timeMatchday 1

Result breakdownHalf-time: 1–1

Officials

Abdulrahman Al JassimREFEREE

Stadium

NRG Stadium

Houston, Texas, United States

72,000Capacity2002OpenedRetractableRoof

Houston’s retractable-roof home of the Texans keeps the Texas heat out and the atmosphere in, hosting group and knockout fixtures through the tournament.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

PortugalUEFA

FIFA Ranking#5

Head CoachRoberto Martínez

CaptainCristiano Ronaldo

All-time Top ScorerCristiano Ronaldo (143 goals)

Most CapsCristiano Ronaldo (228)

Known AsSeleção das Quinas, Lusos

Portugal, nicknamed Seleção das Quinas, are one of Europe's most celebrated national teams — UEFA European Champions in 2016, two-time UEFA Nations League winners (2019, 2025), and third-place finishers at the 1966 World Cup, led by all-time record appearance holder and top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Congo DRCAF

FIFA Ranking#46

Head CoachSébastien Desabre

CaptainChancel Mbemba

All-time Top ScorerDieumerci Mbokani (22 goals)

Most CapsChancel Mbemba (109)

Known AsLes Léopards, Guerriers de l'Équateur

DR Congo, nicknamed Les Léopards, are two-time African champions (1968, 1974) and made history in 1974 as the first Sub-Saharan African team at a World Cup — and now return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 52 years under coach Sébastien Desabre.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Portugal vs Congo DR?: The final score was Portugal 1–1 Congo DR (Group K, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Portugal vs Congo DR played?: The match was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.
What stage was the Portugal vs Congo DR match?: This was a Group K match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.