Portugal vs Congo DR — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Portugal vs Congo DR kicks off in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Portugal enter this Group K clash as heavy favorites, boasting a squad brimming with talent from Europe's top leagues. After a strong qualifying campaign, they look to impose their possession-based style, with creative midfielders and a lethal frontline. Congo DR, however, are no pushovers. The Leopards rely on physicality, pace on the counter, and set-piece prowess. Their key battle will be containing Portugal's wide threats while exploiting any defensive lapses. For Portugal, a win is crucial to top the group; for Congo DR, a point would be a massive boost. Expect Portugal to dominate possession, but Congo DR will be dangerous on the break. The match could hinge on how well Congo DR's defense holds up against sustained pressure.

Key players to watch

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) — Despite his age, his goal-scoring instinct and leadership remain vital.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) — The creative hub, capable of unlocking defenses with incisive passes.
Rúben Dias (Manchester City) — The defensive rock, crucial for organizing the backline against counter-attacks.

Congo DR

Cédric Bakambu (Galatasaray) — The main goal threat, known for his pace and finishing.
Gaël Kakuta (Amiens) — Creative midfielder who can provide key passes and set pieces.
Chancel Mbemba (Olympique Marseille) — Experienced defender, vital for keeping Portugal's attack at bay.

How to watch Portugal vs Congo DR — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Portugal vs Congo DR?

Wed, Jun 17 at 05:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Portugal vs Congo DR?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.