Portugal and DR Congo set for World Cup clash on June 17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Portugal faces DR Congo this Wednesday at NRG Stadium for their opening match in the World Cup, marking the tournament debut for DR Congo. Portugal, participating for the ninth time, last played against Nigeria and secured a 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, DR Congo recently drew 0-0 with Denmark in their final friendly match before the tournament. The match will be broadcast live starting at 18:00 on BBC One.
- •Match scheduled for June 17 at NRG Stadium
- •DR Congo making its World Cup debut
- •Portugal's last match was a 2-1 win over Nigeria
- •DR Congo's recent result was a 0-0 draw with Denmark
- •Match will be broadcast live on BBC One
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | Portugal vs DR Congo: team news, lineups, predictions (World Cup 17/06)
"Portugal and DR Congo face off this Wednesday at the NRG Stadium in World Cup. This will be DR Congo's World Cup debut. As for Portugal's national team, this will mark their 9th participation in the c...
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