🇵🇹 Portugal vs Congo DR 🇨🇩
Wed Jun 17 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 CT • NRG Stadium, Houston, USA
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Portugal vs Congo DR — what to expect
Portugal meet Congo DR in Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #6 and #57 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Roberto Martínez will set out Portugal, while Sébastien Desabre leads Congo DR — captained by Cristiano Ronaldo and Chancel Mbemba.
Portugal face Congo DR in Group K at NRG Stadium, Houston. Kickoff 18:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group K.
Portugal vs Congo DR live streaming
Streaming guide
Portugal vs Congo DR streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.
Portugal vs Congo DR TV channels (global)
| Country / Region | Official broadcasters |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (FR) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX |
| India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| Pakistan | Tapmad, A Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport, SBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports MENA |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV, CazéTV |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Spain | RTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+ |
FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.
Portugal vs Congo DR where to watch
Stadium & venue
NRG Stadium
Houston's enclosed venue. Capacity: 72,220 (Houston, TX, USA).
Opened 2002. Houston Texans.
Travel: METRORail Red Line to Stadium Park.
Fan tips: Climate controlled — relief from Texas summer heat.
Full stadium guide →Team news & predicted lineups
🇵🇹 Portugal predicted XI
Coach Roberto Martínez is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Forward (Al-Nassr)
- Portugal Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Portugal Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.
🇨🇩 Congo DR predicted XI
Coach Sébastien Desabre likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Chancel Mbemba.
- Congo DR Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Congo DR Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Congo DR Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.