Portugal vs Congo DR

World Cup · Group Stage 1
PortugalPortugal
1-1
Congo DRCongo DR
World Cup · Group Stage 1
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Match summary

Half time1-1
Full time1-1

Portugal and Congo DR drew 1-1. It was level at 1-1 at half time. Congo DR came from behind to draw.

Match timeline
Portugal
Congo DR
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 1-0J. Neves6′
  2. 1-1Y. Wissa45′

J. Neves opened the scoring for Portugal, set up by P. Neto (6′). Y. Wissa levelled for Congo DR, set up by A. Masuaku (45′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Portugal 3, Congo DR 1.

In numbers

PortugalCongo DR
75%Possession25%
7Shots8
1Shots on target2
5Corners4
0.65Expected goals (xG)0.87

Portugal had 75% of the ball. Shots: Portugal 7 (1 on target), Congo DR 8 (2). Expected goals (xG): Portugal 0.65, Congo DR 0.87. Top rated: João Neves (Portugal), 8.0.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Group Stage 1
Kickoff
Referee
Abdulrahman Al-Jassim, Qatar
Goals
Portugal: J. Neves 6′
Congo DR: Y. Wissa 45′

Questions and answers

Who won Portugal vs Congo DR?

Portugal and Congo DR drew 1-1. J. Neves opened the scoring for Portugal in the 6th minute. Y. Wissa levelled in the 45th minute. Congo DR came from behind to draw.

Who scored in Portugal vs Congo DR?

Portugal: J. Neves 6′. Congo DR: Y. Wissa 45′.

What were the key stats of Portugal vs Congo DR?

Portugal had 75% of the ball. Shots: Portugal 7 (1 on target), Congo DR 8 (2). Expected goals (xG): Portugal 0.65, Congo DR 0.87. Corners: Portugal 5, Congo DR 4.

Who was the best player in Portugal vs Congo DR?

Top rated: João Neves (Portugal), 8.0. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Portugal vs Congo DR?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Portugal vs Congo DR played?

Portugal vs Congo DR was played on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 1.

Who started for Portugal and Congo DR?

Portugal (4-2-3-1, coach Roberto Martinez): D. Costa, J. Cancelo, T. Araujo, R. Veiga, N. Mendes, J. Neves, Vitinha, B. Silva, B. Fernandes, P. Neto, C. Ronaldo. Congo DR (5-3-2, coach Sebastien Desabre): L. Mpasi-Nzau, A. Wan-Bissaka, C. Mbemba, A. Tuanzebe, S. Kapuadi, A. Masuaku, N. Mukau, S. Moutoussamy, E. Kayembe, Y. Wissa, C. Bakambu.

Who refereed Portugal vs Congo DR?

Abdulrahman Al-Jassim, Qatar was the referee.