Portugal, DR Congo share points in 1-1 World Cup draw
Jun 18, 2026
Houston [Portugal], June 18: Portugal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in the United States today, in Group K.
Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves in the sixth minute, before Yoane Wissa equalised for DR Congo in first-half stoppage time (45+5).
The result earned each side one point in the group, which also includes Uzbekistan and Colombia, who are set to meet tomorrow.
Source: Emirates News Agency
