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🔴Portugal vs DR Congo LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Portugal vs DR Congo LIVE | Ronaldo | N18G V/C: Reuters/AP Supporters arrive at Houston Stadium for the World Cup Group K match between Portugal v DR Congo. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against DR Congo in Houston, aiming for a winning start in Group K. With Colombia and Uzbekistan also in the group, Roberto Martinez’s side will be looking to secure all three points and strengthen their chances of finishing top. All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo as the 41-year-old legend begins what is expected to be his sixth and final FIFA World Cup. Having already won the UEFA Euro 2016 and multiple UEFA Nations League titles with Portugal, Ronaldo will be chasing the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career — the FIFA World Cup. DR Congo return to football’s biggest stage for the first time in 52 years, marking a historic moment for the nation. Guided by Sébastien Desabre, the African side will be eager to make a statement and prove they belong among the world’s best. Can Portugal start their World Cup journey with a victory, or will DR Congo produce an upset in Houston? Watch all the action live. Portugal Predicted XI: (4-2-3-1) GK: Diogo Costa LB: Nuno Mendes | CB: Rúben Dias | CB: Gonçalo Inácio | RB: Diogo Dalot CM: João Neves | CM: Vitinha LM: Bernardo Silva | CAM: Bruno Fernandes | RM: Pedro Neto ST: Cristiano Ronaldo Congo DR Predicted XI: (4-5-1) GK: Lionel Mpasi LB: Arthur Masuaku | CB: Axel Tuanzebe | CB: Chancel Mbemba | RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka LM: Yoane Wissa | CM: Samuel Moutoussamy | CM: Noah Sadiki | CM: Ngal'ayel Mukau | RM: Théo Bongonda ST: Cédric Bakambu