Portugal begins World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Guadalajara
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Portugal opens its World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Guadalajara on June 17, aiming for a title that would crown Cristiano Ronaldo's international career. This marks Portugal's first match in the tournament, having qualified by topping their group. DR Congo arrives for their first World Cup as a newly named nation, despite previous appearances under the name Zaire. The game highlights the contrasting experience of Ronaldo against a mix of talent from Congo's lineup in their historic debut.
- •Portugal looks to support Ronaldo in his final World Cup.
- •DR Congo qualified by defeating Jamaica 1-0 in a playoff.
- •The match takes place at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
- •Congo is participating in their first World Cup since being known as Zaire.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Portugal prepare to begin World Cup pursuit against DR Congo
"Portugal open their World Cup campaign against DR Congo aiming to send their greatest ever player Cristiano Ronaldo off with a World Cup to his name on what’s likely to be his final attempt.Looking ...
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