Portugal prepares for World Cup debut against DRC
Portugal face the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, featuring a mix of veterans and young talent.
Portugal begins its campaign in the 2026 World Cup this Wednesday (17), at 2 pm (Brasília time), facing the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Houston stadium, in the United States. The Group K clash pits one of the strongest teams in the tournament against a nation returning to the world stage after a 52-year absence.
Lineups
🇵🇹 Portugal Coach: Roberto Martínez Considered one of the favorites, Portugal arrives at the World Cup with a squad that balances the longevity of Cristiano Ronaldo — in his sixth appearance, at the age of 41 — with the technical rise of players like Nuno Mendes, Vitinha and João Neves.
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo Coach: Sébastien Collapses After half a century of waiting — their last appearance was in 1974, still as Zaire — the Democratic Republic of Congo relies on a pragmatic style of play, marked by defensive solidity and mental resilience, characteristics that helped the team eliminate traditional teams like Cameroon and Nigeria on the way to qualifying. The highlight is the 21-year-old talent, Mukau.
Match Details 📍 Location: Houston, USA ⏰ Start time: 2pm (Brasília time) 📺 Where to watch: CazéTV (live updates on ge) 🟨 Referee: Abdulrahman Al Jassim (Qatar), assisted by Taleb Al Marri and Saoud Almaqaleh.
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