The DR Congo national football team faces Portugal this Wednesday, June 17 at the NRG Stadium in Houston. The match can be watched live on beIN SPORTS 1 at 7pm. The Leopards, led by their coach, arrive after a heroic run in African qualifiers. They finished second in their group behind Senegal, before securing their qualification through the playoffs. The DR Congo can rely on a solid generation, with players like Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva on the Portuguese side. Portugal, under the direction of Roberto Martínez, is aiming for the World Cup title. And the Leopards are ready to face them. So the match will be a historic first between the two teams, who have never faced each other in an official competition. The DR Congo won their World Cup ticket by beating Jamaica in extra time. The Portuguese, with Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, who is playing in his sixth World Cup, are the favorites in this match. But the Leopards are determined to cause an upset. The match between Portugal and the DR Congo will be closely watched, with important stakes for both teams. But what can we expect from this match? The Portuguese have a strong team, with experienced players like João Neves and Vitinha. The DR Congo, on the other hand, has a young and talented team, with players like their captain, who will lead the team onto the pitch.