Portugal is getting ready to kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a match against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA, as part of the first round of the group stage.
The Portuguese national team, who has never won the World Cup title before, is considered one of the top favorites in this exceptional 48-team edition. They will compete in Group K, which also includes DR Congo, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.
Portugal Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Tomas Araujo, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes
Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto
DR Congo Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Lionel Mpasi
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Steve Kapuadi, Arthur Masuaku
Midfielders: Edo Kayembe, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal'ayel Mukau
Forwards: Yoane Wissa, Cedric Bakambu
