Portugal vs DR Congo: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players
Head to head
Title odds9.4%0.1%
FIFA standing#5#46
Contender tier
Preview
How it plays out
Portugal meet DR Congo with our model leaning Portugal's way (72% to win, 24% draw). Ronaldo's likely farewell with a golden squad. DR Congo, meanwhile, the Leopards back at the finals after 52 years.
Portugal's edge comes from stacked midfield, but DR Congo will look to exploit balancing ronaldo's role. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.
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Key players
Portugal
CR
Cristiano Ronaldo
ST · Al Nassr
BF
Bruno Fernandes
AM · Manchester United
V
Vitinha
CM · Paris Saint-Germain
DR Congo
YW
Yoane Wissa
ST · Newcastle
TB
Théo Bongonda
LW · Cádiz
CM
Chancel Mbemba
CB · Lille