Portugal vs DR Congo

2026 World Cup: Group K: Portugal vs DR Congo (Jun 17)

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will face off with DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Ronaldo’s European nation will be aiming to win the tournament, the only international trophy the forward has not won.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Portugal1/3
DR Congo11/1
Draw19/4

Unsurprisingly, it’s Portugal who take the odds in this game. With so many games going on, it’s important to pick the best World Cup betting sites in order for you to win big this summer.

Head-to-Head

Portugal and DR Congo have never faced off in a competitive fixture before.

Portugal head into the World Cup unbeaten in their last five games, winning four of those games.

DR Congo on the other hand, failed to win their two warm up games, losing 2-1 to Chile and drawing 0-0 with Denmark.

Key Stats

  • Portugal have reached the knockout stages of the World Cup in four of their last five tournaments.
  • DR Congo is at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, with their last trip to the tournament coming in 1974.
  • Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo scored eight goals in internationals in the last 12 months.
  • DR Congo qualified for the tournament by beating Jamaica 1-0 in the play-off.

Portugal Team News

Portugal

Portugal is expected to have a fully fit squad to face DR Congo on Wednesday night.

Possible Lineup

Diogo Costa (GK), Diogo Dalot, Goncalo Inacio, Ruben Dias, Nelson Semedo, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Trincao, Cristiano Ronaldo

DR Congo Team News

DR Congo

Like their opponents, DR Congo is expected to have everyone available for this game.

Possible Lineup

Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Kayembe Ditu, Theo Bogonda, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Nathanial Mbuku, Yoann Wissa

Portugal vs DR Congo Picks

Portugal is about to begin a transition phase but that has not stopped them being a serious powerhouse in international football.

DR Congo has started to really grow over the last couple of years and are good value for being here, what they will do in the tournament, remains to be seen.

I’m backing Portugal to win this one, by a few goals.

Other markets include Cristiano Ronaldo to score, Brun Fernandes to score and assist and Yoanne Wissa to have two or more shots on target.

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