Portugal vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Frustrating Start For Portugal As Congo Hold Them Level In FIFA WC 2026 Opener | POR 1-1 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: DR Congo displayed a stunning start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Portugal as they held Cristiano Ronaldo's side to 1-1 at full time. Ronaldo displayed a sluggish performance in the match. FT. POR 1-0 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: João Cancelo's effort goes in vain as the goal was ruled out for offside. In the 55th minute, Cancelo came up with a stunning bicycle kick which got the back of the net, but it was ruled out. 55' POR 1-0 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: The second half begins in the highly anticipated match between Portugal and DR Congo match in Houston.

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: It's half-time in Houston, and Portugal have been held 1-1 by DR Congo at half-time. HT. POR 1-0 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: Yoane Wissa scored a header in the dying minutes of the first half and equalized the scoreline. It is DR Congo's first goal in the history of the FIFA World Cup. 45'+4' POR 1-1 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: The fourth referee has given four minutes of added time after 45 minutes of play. 45' POR 1-0 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: It's time for the hydration break in Houston after 23 minutes of play. As of now, Portugal have clearly maintained a better ball possession of 75%, while Congo only have 25%. 23' POR 1-0 COD
 

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: In the 13th minute, Cédric Bakambu took a stunning shot but took a deflection from Portugal defender Tomás Araújo and went outside. DR Congo are putting pressure now. 13' POR 1-0 COD
 

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: In the 10th minute of the match, Yoane Wissa of DR Congo came close to equalizing the scoreline, but his shot went wide. 10' POR 1-0 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: João Neves scored from a stunning header in the 6th minute of the match after a classic assist from Pedro Neto. 6' POR 1-0 COD

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: The crowd erupted with excitement as soon as Cristiano Ronaldo touched the ball for the first time in the second minute of the match. It was a clear testament to the immense fandom and aura that Ronaldo continues to command.

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: The most anticipated match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Portugal and DR Congo begins in Houston.

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: It's time for the national anthems in Houston. The players have taken the field.

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• At 41 years and 132 days, Cristiano Ronaldo will become the fourth-oldest player to feature in a FIFA World Cup match, joining the ranks of Egypt’s Essam El Hadary, Colombia’s Faryd Mondragón, and Cameroon’s Roger Milla, who all appeared at the tournament at an older age.
• A goal against DR Congo would see Ronaldo make history as the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cup editions, having already found the net in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.
• He also has the chance to become the second-oldest goalscorer in World Cup history. The current record belongs to Cameroon legend Roger Milla, who scored against Russia at the 1994 World Cup at the age of 42 years and 39 days.

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates:

Portugal: Sa, Silva, Semedo, Dias, Dalot, Inacio, S. Costa, Nunes, Neves, Ramos, Felix, Trincao, Leao, Guedes, Conceicao.

DR. Congo: Fayulu, Epolo, Batubinsika, Kayembe, Kalulu, Mbuku, Bongonda, Sadiki, Tshibola, Pickel, Cipenga, Kakuta, Elia, Mayele, Banza.

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Portugal Playing XI: Diogo Costa, Joao Cancelo, Tomas Araújo, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo

DR Congo Playing XI: Mpasi Nazu; Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Kapuadi, Masuaku; Mukau, Moutoussamy, Kayembe; Wissa, Bakumbu.
 

Portugal vs DR Congo, Live Score & Updates: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the live coverage of the Group K clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Portugal and DR Congo. The match takes place at the Houston Stadium in Texas, with kickoff scheduled for 10:30 PM IST. All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo as he looks to etch his name into the history books once again. A goal against Congo would make him the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cup editions, having already found the net in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022, a feat unmatched in football history. Stay tuned here for all the latest updates from this highly anticipated encounter.