17/06/2026
Portugal, one of the pre-tournament favorites, were held to a frustrating draw by DR Congo in their opening Group K match.
The Portuguese dominated possession and created numerous chances, particularly in the first half, but a resilient DR Congo defense and a well-timed set-piece equalizer earned the underdogs a historic point in their first World Cup appearance since 1974.
DR Congo’s goal marked their first-ever at a World Cup, sparking huge celebrations. Portugal pushed hard in the second half but couldn’t break down a compact, disciplined Congolese side that sat deep and countered effectively.
