World Cup 2026
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NRG Stadium

Portugal

Portugal

1-1
Congo DR

Congo DR

📺 Where to Watch
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🧩 Starting Lineup

1
D. Costa
25
N. Mendes
13
R. Veiga
4
T. Araújo
20
J. Cancelo
23
Vitinha
15
J. Neves
18
P. Neto
8
B. Fernandes
10
B. Silva
7
C. Ronaldo
4-2-3-1
⚔️ Compare these teamsPortugal vs Congo DR

📰 Match Recap

Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo DR at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at NRG Stadium. Read the full match recap, goals, stats and key moments on worldcuplivenow.com.

🤖 AI Analysis & Prediction

65% POR25% DrawCOD 10%

Portugal's superior squad depth and tactical discipline, led by Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, should overpower Congo DR's resilient defense. Expect Portugal to control possession and secure a comfortable win, though Congo may threaten on the counter. Full match coverage on worldcuplivenow.com.

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📖 The Story Between Portugal & Congo DR

Previous Meetings

Portugal and DR Congo have rarely crossed paths in official international football. Their encounters are limited to a few friendly matches, with no established head-to-head record in major tournaments.

Shared Footballing Ties

Portugal, a European football powerhouse with a rich history, contrasts with DR Congo, an African side known for its physicality and emerging talent. Both nations have produced world-class players, but their footballing cultures and competitive environments differ significantly.

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📝 Match Story

  • 6': ⚽ Goal for Portugal scored by João Neves with a header, assisted by Pedro Neto.
  • 13': 🟨 Yellow card for Bernardo Silva (Portugal).
  • 32': 🟨 Yellow card for Chancel Mbemba (Congo DR).
  • 45'+5': ⚽ Goal for Congo DR scored by Yoane Wissa with a header, assisted by Arthur Masuaku.
  • 88': 🟨 Yellow card for Nélson Semedo (Portugal).
  • 90'+2': 🟨 Yellow card for Tomás Araújo (Portugal).

⚽ Match Events

🟨
Tomás Araújo(Yellow Card)
POR90'+2'
🟨
Nélson Semedo(Yellow Card)
POR88'
🔄
Simon Banza(Substitution)
COD85'
🔄
Gédéon Kalulu(Substitution)
COD85'
🔄
Gonçalo Ramos(Substitution)
POR83'
🔄
Joris Kayembe(Substitution)
COD74'
🔄
Charles Pickel(Substitution)
COD74'
🔄
Nélson Semedo(Substitution)
POR72'
🔄
Rafael Leão(Substitution)
POR71'
🔄
Noah Sadiki(Substitution)
COD57'
⚽
Yoane Wissa(Goal - Header)
COD45'+5'
🔄
Francisco Conceição(Substitution)
POR45'
🟨
Chancel Mbemba(Yellow Card)
COD32'
🟨
Bernardo Silva(Yellow Card)
POR13'
⚽
João Neves(Goal - Header)
POR6'

📈 Head-to-Head & Recent Form

This is the first-ever meeting between Portugal and Congo DR.

Portugal
WDWWW
  • Armenia9-1
  • Mexico0-0
  • United States0-2
  • Chile2-1
  • Nigeria2-1
Congo DR
LWWDL
  • Algeria1-0
  • Bermuda2-0
  • Jamaica1-0
  • Denmark0-0
  • Chile1-2
NRG Stadium

🏟️ NRG Stadium

Houston, Texas

Capacity: 72,220Opened: 2002
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📊 Match Statistics

PORCOD
75.4Possession (%)24.6
783Passes249
0Pass Accuracy (%)0
7Total Shots8
1Shots on Target2
5Corners4
9Fouls10
3Offsides2
1Saves0
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
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