Group K · Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Portugal vs Congo DR — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group K

Portugal play Congo DR in the Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas.

PortugalPOR
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Congo DRCOD
Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offWednesday, June 17, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup K
StadiumNRG StadiumHouston, Texas · 72,000 capacity
StatusScheduledMatchday 1
Stadium

NRG Stadium

Houston, Texas, United States
72,000Capacity2002OpenedRetractableRoof

Houston’s retractable-roof home of the Texans keeps the Texas heat out and the atmosphere in, hosting group and knockout fixtures through the tournament.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#5
Head CoachRoberto Martínez
CaptainCristiano Ronaldo
All-time Top ScorerCristiano Ronaldo (143 goals)
Most CapsCristiano Ronaldo (228)
Known AsSeleção das Quinas, Lusos

Portugal, nicknamed Seleção das Quinas, are one of Europe's most celebrated national teams — UEFA European Champions in 2016, two-time UEFA Nations League winners (2019, 2025), and third-place finishers at the 1966 World Cup, led by all-time record appearance holder and top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

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FIFA Ranking#46
Head CoachSébastien Desabre
CaptainChancel Mbemba
All-time Top ScorerDieumerci Mbokani (22 goals)
Most CapsChancel Mbemba (109)
Known AsLes Léopards, Guerriers de l'Équateur

DR Congo, nicknamed Les Léopards, are two-time African champions (1968, 1974) and made history in 1974 as the first Sub-Saharan African team at a World Cup — and now return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 52 years under coach Sébastien Desabre.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

Where was Portugal vs Congo DR played?
The match was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.
What stage was the Portugal vs Congo DR match?
This was a Group K match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.