Portugal Plays DR Congo in Opening Match of Group K at World Cup 2026
Portugal and DR Congo faced each other in the opening match of Group K at the 2026 World Cup. DR Congo resisted a strong attack from Portugal. The next match in the group is Uzbekistan vs Colombia in Mexico City.
Portugal played DR Congo in the opening match of Group K in the 2026 World Cup. DR Congo resisted a strong attack from Portugal, according to France24. According to abc_au, Cristiano Ronaldo started for Portugal in the match. Ronaldo is 41 years old and is Portugal's record international scorer, as reported by 101greatgoals.com. Portugal is considered to have one of the strongest squads at the 2026 World Cup, according to 101greatgoals.com. Ronaldo may be playing his final tournament. Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup by beating Armenia 9-1 at home, according to 101greatgoals.com. DR Congo qualified for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Cameroon and Nigeria in qualifying, then securing their place with an extra-time win over Jamaica in Zapopan, according to 101greatgoals.com. The next match in Group K is Uzbekistan vs Colombia in Mexico City, according to 101greatgoals.com.
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