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Portugal and Congo DR faced off in the Grupo K of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at NRG Stadium, Houston. The final score was Portugal 1 - 1 Congo DR. Portugal (FIFA Ranking #5, 8 World Cups) and Congo DR (FIFA Ranking #46, 1 World Cups) starred in this duel of the most important tournament in world soccer. Check the head-to-head history, statistics and make your predictions on FutbolQuiniela.
Match preview
Portugal vs Congo DR is one of the matches of the opening phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and is part of the official calendar of the tournament organized by FIFA. Portugal (#5 FIFA, UEFA) arrives with 8 World Cup appearances and a best historic result of 3er lugar (1966). Congo DR (#46 FIFA, CAF) arrives with 1 World Cup appearances and a best historic result of fase de grupos. The FIFA ranking gap is notable, but every edition of the World Cup has shown that the theoretical difference narrows once the ball starts rolling. The match is played at NRG Stadium, in Houston, one of the 16 host venues of the 2026 World Cup. The match ended Portugal 1 - 1 Congo DR, an official 2026 World Cup result that is now part of the tournament’s record. On FutbolQuiniela you can submit your prediction for Portugal vs Congo DR, review the head-to-head history, check the recent form of both national teams and compete in the free 2026 World Cup quiniela against thousands of fans across Latin America.
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