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Portugal encounters a completely unfamiliar opponent in its opening 2026 World Cup fixture, squaring off against inter-confederation playoff qualifiers DR Congo in Group K.
The two nations have never met in either a competitive or friendly match, and few would be shocked to see Portugal claim victory in this first-ever encounter. FIFA's fifth-ranked nation is among the tournament favorites and possesses an almost absurdly impressive depth of talent throughout its squad.
DR Congo is making only its second World Cup appearance, having previously participated in 1974 under the name Zaire, and will be aiming to fare considerably better than they did 52 years ago. Zaire dropped all three group stage matches without scoring a single goal while conceding 14, a record that Sébastien Desabre's current side will undoubtedly surpass.
Here's everything you need to know about catching Portugal's opening game and DR Congo's World Cup return.
What Time Does Portugal vs. DR Congo Kick Off?
How to Watch Portugal vs DR Congo on TV, Live Stream
English-language coverage is available through the FOX Network and fuboTV in the United States on Wednesday, while Telemundo is broadcasting the match in Spanish.
Canadian viewers have plenty of options, with the game accessible on TSN, RDS, CTV and Crave.
Fans in Mexico can choose from Azteca Deportes, TUDN, ViX and Canal 5 for their viewing needs.
UK viewers are limited to a single option, with the BBC holding exclusive broadcast rights.
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United States | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave |
Mexico | Canal 5 Televisa, Azteca 7, TUDN En Vivo, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX Mexico |
United Kingdom | BBC Sport Web, BBC One, BBC iPlayer |
What's Next for Portugal, DR Congo?
SI answers is our AI answer engine trained on human-created content.
Portugal will be looking to get off to a strong start before facing Uzbekistan and, most significantly, Colombia over the following 10 days. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates should have little trouble advancing to the knockout rounds, though they will be eager to top the group and earn a more favorable draw in the round of 32.
The Leopards hold realistic hopes of progressing, given that eight third-place finishers advance to the next stage. A single win may prove sufficient, and DR Congo will have their sights set on securing that result in their final group game against Uzbekistan.