FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal vs. Republic of Congo

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(12:47 AM)

Congo holds Portugal to a 1-1 draw

DR Congo, playing in their first World Cup in 52 years, pulled off another unexpected result at the World Cup by holding Portugal, featuring world superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, to a 1-1 draw.

(12:00 AM)

Portugal has not lost to an African team in the league stage.

Portugal have not lost to an African team in the league stage of the last five editions of the World Cup.

(11:40 PM)

Congo scores a goal back

Yoanne Bisa scored in the fifth minute of injury time of the first half to bring DR Congo to a 1-1 draw against Portugal. The game remained tied at half-time.

(10:54 PM)

Portugal's first goal

Portugal scored their first goal against the Republic of Congo in the sixth minute of the match. Joao Neves headed in a cross from Pedro Neto.

(10:48 PM)

Houston Stadium has a capacity of over 68,000 spectators.

Germany defeated Curacao 7-1 in the previous match at the Houston Stadium, which has a capacity of more than 68,000 spectators.

(10:42 PM)

Possible tornado threat in Houston

The match between Portugal and Congo is taking place in Houston, USA, and there is a potential threat of a thunderstorm for this match, which is taking place at noon. There is nothing to fear as the stadium is covered with a roof. However, fans who are on their way to the stadium are facing bad weather and heavy rain.

(10:36 PM)

Ronaldo holds the record for most goals scored for the country

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 147 goals for Portugal, the most by a player for a single country. In World Cup history, Ronaldo has scored eight goals in 22 matches, eight behind Germany's Miroslav Klose and Argentina's Lionel Messi.

(10:31 PM)

Congo is playing in the World Cup after 52 years

The Republic of Congo is playing in the World Cup for the first time since 1974. 52 years ago, the team played in the World Cup as Zaire.

(10:21 PM)

Ronaldo is the only player after Messi to play in 6 different World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the second player to play in six different World Cups after Lionel Messi. Portugal have included Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes in their playing 11 for the match against DR Congo.

(10:19 PM)