Portugal vs DR Congo LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal have taken a 1-0 lead very early on against DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match in Houston.
Midfielder Joao Neves slammed a lovely header after a cross by Pedro Neto to give Portugal the lead in the sixth minute of the match. Portugal are leading DR Congo 1-0 in the first half, after 20 minutes. All eyes are on Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has become the oldest outfield starter in FIFA World Cup history. He is one goal away from becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup editions. DR Congo are appearing in only their second-ever FIFA World Cup. Their only previous appearance came in 1974, 52 years ago, when they had qualified as Zaire. Indian-origin midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy is starting for DR Congo.