Portugal vs Congo DRWorld Cup 2026 Result

World Cup 2026Group Stage · Matchday 1
Portugal

Portugal

1 1
Full-time
Congo DR

Congo DR

17 JuneNRG Stadium, Houston, USA 🇺🇸
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Featured Prediction

Portugal to win

72%High confidence
Portugal win72%
Draw18%
Congo DR win10%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Portugal's recent form looks strong on paper but requires context — their wins likely came against mid-tier European opposition in qualifying, whereas Congo DR's mixed results reflect the volatility of African qualifying where upsets are common.
Pre-match prediction
2 0

Made before kickoff · Portugal vs Congo DR

Updated 80 days ago · FootyPulse AI

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The numbers behind it

A quick read on the shape of the match, straight from the FootyPulse model.

Predicted goals
0
2 for Portugal · 0 for Congo DR
Predicted margin
0
2-goal edge to Portugal
Match tempo
Balanced
Measured, decided by moments

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Key stats

Portugal v Congo DR by the numbers

PortugalCongo DR
J. Neves (1)Top scorerY. Wissa (1)
Model probabilities
Portugal win72%
Draw18%
Congo DR win10%
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Portugal vs Congo DR result

The match ended 1–1. Portugal's recent form looks strong on paper but requires context — their wins likely came against mid-tier European opposition in qualifying, whereas Congo DR's mixed results reflect the volatility of African qualifying where upsets are common.

Who won Portugal vs Congo DR?

The match ended 1–1.

When did Portugal vs Congo DR kick off?

Kick-off: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, USA 🇺🇸.

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Portugal favoured

Full-time

72%