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

POR Portugal

CR
Cristiano Ronaldo
ST · Al Nassr
BF
Bruno Fernandes
AM · Manchester United
V
Vitinha
CM · Paris Saint-Germain

COD DR Congo

YW
Yoane Wissa
ST · Newcastle
TB
Théo Bongonda
LW · Cádiz
CM
Chancel Mbemba
CB · Lille