Portugal vs Congo DR — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Portugal vs Congo DR — match facts

Competition	2026 FIFA World Cup
Stage	GROUP K
Date	Wed, Jun 17
Kick-off (UTC)	05:00 PM UTC
Kick-off (your time)	…
Status	Full-time
Score	Portugal 1–1 Congo DR

Match preview

Portugal enter this Group K clash as heavy favorites, boasting a squad brimming with talent from Europe's top leagues. After a strong qualifying campaign, they look to impose their possession-based style, with creative midfielders and a lethal frontline. Congo DR, however, are no pushovers. The Leopards rely on physicality, pace on the counter, and set-piece prowess. Their key battle will be containing Portugal's wide threats while exploiting any defensive lapses. For Portugal, a win is crucial to top the group; for Congo DR, a point would be a massive boost. Expect Portugal to dominate possession, but Congo DR will be dangerous on the break. The match could hinge on how well Congo DR's defense holds up against sustained pressure.

Key players to watch

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) — Despite his age, his goal-scoring instinct and leadership remain vital.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) — The creative hub, capable of unlocking defenses with incisive passes.
Rúben Dias (Manchester City) — The defensive rock, crucial for organizing the backline against counter-attacks.

Congo DR

Cédric Bakambu (Galatasaray) — The main goal threat, known for his pace and finishing.
Gaël Kakuta (Amiens) — Creative midfielder who can provide key passes and set pieces.
Chancel Mbemba (Olympique Marseille) — Experienced defender, vital for keeping Portugal's attack at bay.

How to watch Portugal vs Congo DR — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

Qatar

Qatar: beIN Sports holds exclusive MENA rights and airs all 104 matches live across its dedicated World Cup channels, with Arabic, English and French commentary. A beIN subscription is required; stream every game via the beIN Connect app or the TOD streaming service. No free-to-air coverage.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports holds exclusive rights and shows every match live across its FIFA World Cup channels with multi-language commentary. A subscription is needed; stream all 104 games through the TOD service or the beIN Connect app. No free-to-air option.

South Korea

South Korea: JTBC holds exclusive rights and, via a sublicensing deal, shares coverage with public broadcaster KBS. JTBC and its sports channels carry all 104 matches, while KBS provides free-to-air coverage of major fixtures. Check JTBC/KBS listings for specific games.

Spain

Spain: Public broadcaster RTVE shows selected matches free-to-air — including all Spain games, the opener, semi-finals and final — on La 1 and RTVE Play. Mediapro holds the wider package, distributed via pay-TV (DAZN), so full all-match coverage requires a paid subscription.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Every match is free-to-air, split between the BBC and ITV, who share the final. Watch live on BBC channels and BBC iPlayer, or on ITV1/ITV4 and ITVX, with no subscription required. In Scotland, STV/STV Player also carries selected matches.

United States

United States: Fox holds English-language rights to all 104 matches, with most games on the free-to-air Fox network and the rest on FS1; stream live on the Fox Sports app / Fox One. Telemundo carries Spanish-language coverage (with Universo), and Peacock is the exclusive Spanish-language streaming home for every match. Tip: a digital antenna gets Fox and Telemundo games free over the air.

Broadcast rights can change and some 2026 deals are finalised close to kickoff — always confirm with your local listings.

FAQ

When is Portugal vs Congo DR?

Portugal vs Congo DR kicks off on Wed, Jun 17 at 05:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What is the score in Portugal vs Congo DR?

The score is Portugal 1–1 Congo DR (full-time). It updates automatically on this page.

How can I watch Portugal vs Congo DR?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East) and SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.

Where is Portugal vs Congo DR being played?

Portugal vs Congo DR is played at a 2026 World Cup host venue in the USA, Canada or Mexico. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

What is at stake in Portugal vs Congo DR?

Points in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the new Round of 32 knockout stage.

What is the head-to-head record between Portugal and Congo DR?

See the full head-to-head record and form guide in the analysis section above.

Portugal vs Congo DR — match facts

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