Portugal vs DR Congo

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Portugal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium. João Neves opened the scoring in the 6th minute, assisted by Pedro Neto; Y. Wissa equalized for DR Congo in the 45+5th minute, assisted by Masuaku. Portugal dominated possession with 75% and registered 7 shots, while DR Congo controlled just 25% of the ball but managed 8 shots and an xG of 0. 82, underlining their threat on the counter. Following this result, Portugal sit second in the group with 5 points, while DR Congo are third on 4 points, leaving the qualification battle wide open.

At NRG Stadium in Houston, Portugal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw in their opening Group K match at the 2026 World Cup. Portugal took the lead in the 6th minute when João Neves finished off a assist from Pedro Neto to score the first goal of the game; however, in first-half stoppage time, Y. Wissa levelled the score at 1-1 with an assist from Masuaku. Portugal dominated possession with 75% of the ball, registering 7 shots with 1 on target, while DR Congo posed a threat with 8 shots and 2 on target. Both sides shared the points, and after the match Portugal sit second in the group with 5 points while DR Congo are third with 4 points.

Portugal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium in Houston in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, leaving the standings extremely tight. Portugal sit second in the group with five points, while DR Congo are third on four points, and with such a narrow gap between the two sides, the race for qualification remains wide open heading into the remaining fixtures.