Portugal vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted Lineups, Head-to-head Record, Form Guide

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey in Group K with a match against DR Congo at the Houston Stadium in Texas.

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After a heartbreaking 1-0 quarter-final loss to Morocco four years ago, Ronaldo will look to rally his team, packed with attacking flair, to end Portugal’s title drought.

DR Congo last played at this stage in 1974, as Zaire, losing all group stage matches. His ambitions would be modest compared to his European opponent, but he would not hesitate to go all in and attract attention.

Head-to-head record between Portugal and DR Congo

• Matches played: 0

• Portugal: 0

• DR Congo: 0

• Draws: 0

Form guide Portugal vs DR Congo

Portugal: WWWDW

• Portugal 2-1 Nigeria

• Portugal 2-1 Chile

• USA 0-2 Portugal

• Mexico 0-0 Portugal

• Portugal 9-1 Armenia

DR Congo: LDWWL

• DR Congo 1-2 Chile

• DR Congo 0-0 Denmark

• DR Congo 1-0 Jamaica

• DR Congo 2-0 Bermuda

• Algeria 1-0 DR Congo

Portugal vs DR Congo Predicted XI:

Portugal (4-2-3-1): Costa — Mendez, Inacio, Veiga, Cancelo — Vitinha, Neves — Neto, Fernandes, Silva — Ronaldo

DR Congo (5-3-2): Mpasi-Nzau — Masuaku, Kapuadi, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Wan Bissaka — Mukau, Moutoussamy, Sadiki — Wissa, Bambu

Published on June 17, 2026