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Match Center: Portugal vs Congo DR — FIFA World Cup 2026

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Portugal flagPortugal
VS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 · 17:00 UTC
Congo DR flagCongo DR
Group K · Match 23•NRG Stadium, Houston
Pre-Match

Prediction & Build-Up

Match Prediction

Winner pick: Portugal

POR
42%
vs
Draw
22%
vs
COD
36%

Model lean: Portugal. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.

Head-to-Head

Last 5 meetings between the two sides

POR wins
2
Draws
2
COD wins
1
  • 2024-03-04POR 2 - 1 COD · Nations LeagueMOTM: Hugo Kovač
  • 2023-11-27COD 2 - 0 POR · Confederations CupMOTM: Hugo Rossi
  • 2022-01-05COD 1 - 1 POR · International FriendlyMOTM: Mateo Tanaka
  • 2021-11-13POR 0 - 0 COD · Confederations CupMOTM: James Berg
  • 2019-07-08POR 1 - 0 COD · Nations LeagueMOTM: Yuki Okafor

Last 3 - Form Guide

Most recent results for each side

Portugal flagPortugalWWW
  • 2026-03-10vs NED · Continental Final2-1
  • 2026-02-15vs GER · Nations League3-2
  • 2026-01-20vs FRA · Continental Final2-0
Congo DR flagCongo DRWLD
  • 2026-03-10vs NED · International Friendly2-0
  • 2026-02-15vs ESP · Nations League1-2
  • 2026-01-20vs ESP · FIFA WC Qualifier1-1

Recent Man-of-the-Match Form

Standout performers from related fixtures

  • ESP flagESP2026-05-10
    Rodri
    Tempo control, completed 96% of passes, recovered 11 balls.
  • MAR flagMAR2026-04-13
    Achraf Hakimi
    Transition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
  • FRA flagFRA2026-03-16
    Kylian Mbappé
    Hat-trick from inside-left positions; clinical finishing.
  • ARG flagARG2026-02-19
    Lionel Messi
    Free-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.

Key Players to Watch

  • PORPortugal
    Cristiano Ronaldo
    Penalty-box finisher and aerial target
  • PORPortugal
    Bruno Fernandes
    Chance creator and set-piece threat
  • CODCongo DR
    Yoane Wissa
    Direct forward, attacks channels
  • CODCongo DR
    Chancel Mbemba
    Defensive leader and set-piece threat