Last Updated on June 22, 2026
In the World Cup opener at Houston Stadium, Portugal and Congo DR concluded the opening fixture with a 1-1 draw after a 1-1 first half.
Portugal scored the first goal when João Neves got on the scoresheet after six minutes with an assist by Pedro Neto making it 1-0.
Congo DR equalised 1-1 just before the half-time whistle as Yoane Wissa found the net after a feed from Arthur Masuaku. The second half was goalless and the match ended 1-1.
Portugal play Uzbekistan on 23 June and Colombia on 28 June. Congo DR’s next opponents are Colombia on 24 June and Uzbekistan on 28 June.