The DR Congo national football team held Portugal to a draw in an intense and disputed match in Houston. The Leopards' coach decided to play with a solid defense to counter the Portuguese team's attacks. Despite the Portuguese team's overall dominance, the Congolese team showed solidity and efficiency, particularly on set pieces, to earn a deserved draw against one of the favorites in the 2026 World Cup. João Neves' goal opened the scoring, but the Leopards managed to equalize. The match was very disputed, with scoring opportunities on both sides. And the fans of both teams were very enthusiastic. The match ended with a score of 1-1, which is a very good result for the DR Congo national football team. But the Portuguese coach said his team had dominated the match. So the Leopards will have to continue working to improve their game. The match was played on June 17th at 21:31. The Leopards' next match will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing in the tournament.