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🗓️ Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC📍 NRG Stadium, Houston
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Portugal 1 - 1 Congo DR at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group K · Matchday 1). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-3-3 vs 4-3-3), key players including Gonçalo Guedes and Cristiano Ronaldo and Yoane Wissa and Axel Tuanzebe, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.

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match.lines.GK: Diogo Costa
match.lines.Defence: Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo
match.lines.Midfield: Bruno Fernandes, Rúben Neves, Matheus Nunes
match.lines.Attack: Gonçalo Guedes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonçalo Ramos
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match.lines.GK: Lionel Mpasi
match.lines.Defence: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Cedric Bakambu, Arthur Masuaku
match.lines.Midfield: Aaron Tshibola, Gaël Kakuta, Charles Pickel
match.lines.Attack: Yoane Wissa, Axel Tuanzebe, Brian Cipenga

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Portugal start as clear favourites and will be expected to take control against Congo DR. Portugal's biggest threat runs through Gonçalo Guedes and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Congo DR will pin their hopes on Yoane Wissa and Axel Tuanzebe. Points here could prove decisive in Group K · Matchday 1. The match is staged at NRG Stadium, Houston. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.

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Portugal line up in a 4-3-3, Congo DR in a 4-3-3. Portugal will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Congo DR are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Yoane Wissa and Axel Tuanzebe on the counter. Whether Bruno Fernandes and Rúben Neves can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. Set pieces and the opening goal often tilt tight group games like this.

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  • Portugal: Gonçalo Guedes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonçalo Ramos4-3-3 match.formationSuffix
  • Congo DR: Yoane Wissa, Axel Tuanzebe, Brian Cipenga4-3-3 match.formationSuffix
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What is the predicted lineup for Portugal vs Congo DR?
Portugal are predicted to start in a 4-3-3, with Congo DR in a 4-3-3. Both full predicted XIs are on this page.
What is the Portugal vs Congo DR starting 11?
Our predicted starting 11 for Portugal vs Congo DR: Portugal (4-3-3) and Congo DR (4-3-3). See the full predicted lineups above, including Gonçalo Guedes, Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and Yoane Wissa, Axel Tuanzebe for Congo DR.
What is the Portugal vs Congo DR predicted starting XI?
The predicted starting XI for Portugal vs Congo DR at World Cup 2026 is shown above in formation view and as a full squad list. Portugal in 4-3-3; Congo DR in 4-3-3. Official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
What was the Portugal vs Congo DR score?
Portugal 1 - 1 Congo DR in the Group K · Matchday 1. Full-time result, lineups and analysis are on this page.
When do Portugal and Congo DR play?
Portugal vs Congo DR kicks off Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston.
What time does Portugal vs Congo DR kick off?
Portugal vs Congo DR kicks off Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston. Lineups are usually confirmed about one hour before the start.
Where is Portugal vs Congo DR being played?
Portugal vs Congo DR is at NRG Stadium, Houston (Group K · Matchday 1, FIFA World Cup 2026). Kick-off Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Who are the key players in Portugal vs Congo DR?
Watch Gonçalo Guedes and Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal, and Yoane Wissa and Axel Tuanzebe for Congo DR. The full predicted starting XIs are listed above.
What formation will Portugal play against Congo DR?
Portugal are predicted in a 4-3-3 and Congo DR in a 4-3-3, based on recent setups. Final shapes can change with confirmed team news an hour before kick-off.
Will Guedes start for Portugal against Congo DR?
Our predicted XI includes Gonçalo Guedes for Portugal in a 4-3-3. Official starting lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off on FootballDream.
Which World Cup 2026 round is Portugal vs Congo DR?
Portugal vs Congo DR is a Group K · Matchday 1 fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Have the Portugal vs Congo DR lineups been confirmed?
This page shows the predicted XIs from before kick-off plus the final result (1 - 1). Confirmed match-day squads are published about an hour before the start.
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