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6' ⚽
J. Neves Normal Goal (Portugal)
13' 🟨
Bernardo Silva Yellow Card (Portugal)
32' 🟨
Chancel Mbemba Yellow Card (Congo DR)
45' ⚽
Y. Wissa Normal Goal (Congo DR)
46' 🔄
B. Silva Substitution 1 (Portugal)
57' 🔄
N. Mukau Substitution 1 (Congo DR)
71' 🔄
P. Neto Substitution 2 (Portugal)
72' 🔄
N. Mendes Substitution 3 (Portugal)
74' 🔄
A. Masuaku Substitution 2 (Congo DR)
74' 🔄
E. Kayembe Substitution 3 (Congo DR)
83' 🔄
Vitinha Substitution 4 (Portugal)
85' 🔄
A. Wan-Bissaka Substitution 4 (Congo DR)
85' 🔄
C. Bakambu Substitution 5 (Congo DR)
88' 🟨
Nélson Semedo Yellow Card (Portugal)
90+2' 🟨
Tomás Araújo Yellow Card (Portugal)

📊 Statistics

1
Shots on Goal
2
4
Shots off Goal
3
7
Total Shots
8
2
Blocked Shots
3
5
Shots insidebox
2
2
Shots outsidebox
6
9
Fouls
10
5
Corner Kicks
4
3
Offsides
2
75%
Ball Possession
25%
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Goalkeeper Saves
0
783
Total passes
249
724
Passes accurate
195
92%
Passes %
78%
0.65
expected_goals
0.87
-0.47
goals_prevented
-0.47

📝 Recent Results

Post match

Portugal 1-1 Congo DR - World Cup

Match Snapshot

Portugal vs Congo DR finished 1-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.

Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.

CompetitionWorld Cup
DateWednesday, June 17, 2026
Kickoff7:00 PM
VenueNRG Stadium
RefereeAbdulrahman Al-Jassim, Qatar
RoundGroup Stage - 1
Season2026

Form And Context

Portugal come into this fixture after 2 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Congo DR arrive with 1 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats over the same span.

In World Cup, Portugal start this round in position 2 with 5 points, while Congo DR sit in position 1 with 4 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.

Key Moments

  • 6' J. Neves (Portugal) - Normal Goal
  • 13' Bernardo Silva (Portugal) - Yellow Card
  • 32' Chancel Mbemba (Congo DR) - Yellow Card
  • 45' Y. Wissa (Congo DR) - Normal Goal
  • 46' B. Silva (Portugal) - Substitution 1
  • 57' N. Mukau (Congo DR) - Substitution 1
  • 71' P. Neto (Portugal) - Substitution 2
  • 72' N. Mendes (Portugal) - Substitution 3
  • 74' A. Masuaku (Congo DR) - Substitution 2
  • 74' E. Kayembe (Congo DR) - Substitution 3
  • 83' Vitinha (Portugal) - Substitution 4
  • 85' A. Wan-Bissaka (Congo DR) - Substitution 4

Goals And Turning Points

  • Portugal: J. Neves 6'
  • Congo DR: Y. Wissa 45'

Discipline

Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 4 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.

Lineup Management

The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as B. Silva, N. Mukau, P. Neto, N. Mendes, A. Masuaku, E. Kayembe showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.

The Numbers Behind The Match








StatPortugalCongo DR
Shots on Goal12
Shots off Goal43
Total Shots78
Blocked Shots23
Shots insidebox52
Shots outsidebox26
Fouls910
Corner Kicks54

Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 1-2, Shots off Goal: 4-3, Total Shots: 7-8, Blocked Shots: 2-3.

What The Result Means

Result: Portugal 1-1 Congo DR. The balance of the game means both teams leave with a similar return and the wider World Cup picture stays open.

In standings terms, Portugal sit in position 2 with 5 points, while Congo DR hold position 1 with 4 points.

Conclusion

Portugal 1-1 Congo DR is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.

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❓ FAQ

When is Portugal vs Congo DR?

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Where is Portugal vs Congo DR being played?

NRG Stadium

What competition is this match part of?

World Cup

What is the score of Portugal vs Congo DR?

Portugal 1-1 Congo DR.

Who scored in Portugal vs Congo DR?

J. Neves 6', Y. Wissa 45'

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