As the World Cup group stages enters its second round of matches, some nations will be booking their places in the knockout stages, while others will be heading home.

The Portugal vs DR Congo national team duel is set to take place in the opening match of Group K in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.

Portugal has won four of its last five matches against African opposition.

Portugal open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against DR Congo at NRG Stadium, Houston on June 17, with kickoff at 12:00 PM CT. The match is a Group K fixture, with Colombia and Uzbekistan completing the group.

Check out the latest Portugal vs. DR Congo lineups, odds, how to watch, and our score prediction for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener.

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Group K opens with Portugal and DR Congo as the game’s most sharply contrasted sides, and a strong result here sets the tone for the entire group. Portugal need a convincing ope