Group K standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Portugal
A win in their opening match would put Portugal in a strong position to advance from Group K.
DR Congo
An opening win over Portugal would be a major statement and strengthen DR Congo's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Portugal | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 4 | 53 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 8 | 2 |
| Best WC Finish | 3rd place (1966) | Quarterfinals (1974, as Zaire) |
| Manager | Roberto Martínez | Sébastien Desabre |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group C winners | IC Playoff 1 — winner |
| 2022 World Cup | Quarterfinals — lost to Morocco | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Cristiano Ronaldo | Chancel Mbemba |
Prediction
Portugal 2 — 1 DR Congo
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Portugal (ranked 4th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Portugal have appeared at 8 World Cups. DR Congo have appeared at 2.
Portugal are ranked 4th in the world. DR Congo are ranked 53th.
This match takes place at NRG Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
NRG Stadium · Houston · Capacity: 68,311
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