MATCH 21 · JUN 17 · NRG STADIUM
Portugal vs DR Congo
Portugal and DR Congo drew 1-1 in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC, at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX.
On World Cup pedigree, Portugal's best run is third place (1966), while DR Congo's best run is group stage (1974, as zaire).
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Match details
| Competition | 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group K |
|---|---|
| Kickoff (UTC) | JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC |
| Venue | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Match number | 21 of 104 |
The two teams
Part of Group K. See the standings and the other fixtures.
Quick answers
- When and where was Portugal vs DR Congo?
- Portugal vs DR Congo was played JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX, in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It finished 1-1.
- What was at stake in Portugal vs DR Congo?
- A top-two finish in Group K to reach the Round of 32; across all twelve groups, the eight best third-placed teams advanced too.
- Who won Portugal vs DR Congo?
- It finished 1-1 at NRG Stadium on JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC. The wheel above is a toy that replays the matchup at even chances; it played no part in the result.
Where this data comes from
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- FIFA: Official tournament site: fixtures, results, groups, and venue assignments.
- football-data.org: Free football data API. Feeds the build-time results and standings refresh.
- TheSportsDB: Open sports database. Used for team badges and reference metadata.
- Wikipedia: 2026 FIFA World Cup: Independent cross-reference for tournament format, history, and all-time records.