In the first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo. Portugal took the lead early, with João Neves scoring in the 6th minute after being set up by Pedro Neto.
DR Congo changed the scoreline before the break. In the 45+5th minute, Yoane Wissa found the net with an assist from Arthur Masuaku, bringing it to 1-1. The match went into halftime level, and the final score stayed 1-1.
On the disciplinary side, Bernardo Silva received a yellow card in the 13th minute and Chancel Mbemba was booked in the 32nd minute. Late in the game, Nélson Semedo was shown a yellow card in the 88th minute, followed by Tomás Araújo in the 90+2nd minute.
In the overall numbers, Portugal had 75% possession to DR Congo’s 25%. Expected goals were 0.69 for Portugal and 0.82 for DR Congo. Shots finished 7-8, shots on target 1-2, pass completion 92% to 78%, corners 5-4, offsides 3-2, saves 1-0, and fouls 9-10.
Looking ahead, Portugal will face Uzbekistan in the second round of the group stage on 2026-06-23. Portugal are currently 3rd in Group K, with 1 match played, 0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 1 point, and a goal difference of 0.
DR Congo will meet Colombia in the second round of the group stage on 2026-06-24. DR Congo are currently 2nd in Group K, with 1 match played, 0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 1 point, and a goal difference of 0, and they are currently in the official qualification zone for the round of 32.
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