Portugal vs Congo DR
Portugal vs Congo DR preview
Portugal vs Congo DR is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group K. Portugal (Seed #41) face Congo DR (#42) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at NRG Stadium. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220) is the retractable-roof home of the Houston Texans (NFL). It sits 24m above sea level in Houston. June/July temperatures in Houston average a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Portugal have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Congo DR have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Portugal vs Congo DR — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Portugal | Congo DR |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #41 | #42 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Portugal vs Congo DR data
// Fetch live data for Portugal vs Congo DR
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-17',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 17
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Portugal vs Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal vs Congo DR is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, kicking off at Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston.
What stage is Portugal vs Congo DR?
Portugal vs Congo DR is a Group Stage fixture in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Portugal vs Congo DR?
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220, opened 2002, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Houston hosts Portugal vs Congo DR.
Who is favoured to win Portugal vs Congo DR?
Portugal go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #41, with Congo DR seeded #42. Portugal's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Congo DR's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Portugal vs Congo DR are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Portugal vs Congo DR?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Portugal vs Congo DR in my timezone?
Portugal vs Congo DR kicks off at Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Portugal vs Congo DR stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-17) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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