Ronaldo’s last dance as Portugal face DR Congo in World Cup: All to know
Summary
Portugal will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston, Texas. Cristiano Ronaldo aims to score in his sixth World Cup and help Portugal win their first-ever World Cup trophy. DR Congo is participating in only their second World Cup and looks to score their first goal and earn their first point in the tournament.Key Facts
- The Portugal vs DR Congo match is part of Group K in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be held in Houston, Texas.
- Portugal last finished third in the World Cup in 1966, their best result to date.
- Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to add to his record of scoring in five World Cups and end his career with a World Cup win.
- Portugal won the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the Nations League in 2023, but have never won the World Cup.
- DR Congo is returning to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years and aims to score their first goal and earn their first point.
- DR Congo qualified by winning a playoff against Jamaica but faced difficulties during preparation because of an Ebola outbreak.
- Portugal players will honor the late Diogo Jota, who died in a road accident, by wearing wristbands during the tournament.
- Portugal has strong players including Vitinha, Joao Neves, Nune Mendes, and Bruno Fernandes, who had a record season in the English Premier League.
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