The DR Congo national football team faced Portugal on the 1st day of the 2026 World Cup. The match took place on June 17, 2026 at 19:00 at the Houston Stadium. The team led by S. Desabre played in a 5-3-2 system. Coach Roberto Martínez chose a 4-2-3-1 formation for Portugal. The match ended with a score of 1-1. And both teams showed great determination. But Portugal dominated possession of the ball. So the supporters of the DR Congo national football team were satisfied with the result. The match was refereed by Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al Jassim. The official compositions of the two teams were announced before the match. The DR Congo national football team showed great solidarity. And the players showed great discipline. The match was broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1 and M6.