Portugal vs DR Congo kicks-off at 6pm BST / 1pm ET on Wednesday, June 17. That’s 3am AEST on Thursday, June 18 in Australia.
How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
Watch Portugal vs DR Congo as Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest quest for global glory begins at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and you can live stream the game, from Houston, around the world for free.
This is surely the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s last chance to win football’s biggest prize, given he will be 45 when the next tournament kicks off in 2030. Portugal might just be in the best shape they’ve been across all of Ronaldo’s six World Cups, boasting arguably Joao Neves, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes in arguably the tournament’s strongest midfield, plus several other stars including Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto. Roberto Martinez’s side will expect to take control of an inviting Group K against DR Congo as they begin their pursuit of a maiden world crown.
DR Congo’s expectations are a little more modest as they appear at the tournament for only the second time, and the first since 1974. Back then, they were called Zaire, lost 9-0 to Yugoslavia and failed to score a single goal, so simply finding the net in North America would represent progress. Their squad includes several familiar faces such as West Ham United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa, while Real Betis striker Cedric Bakambu leads the line. Though underdogs, the Leopards knocked out Cameroon and Nigeria in the CAF play-offs and are no mugs.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Portugal vs DR Congo for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo for free
Portugal vs DR Congo is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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Use a VPN to watch Portugal vs DR Congo live streams
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How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo in the US
US viewers can watch Portugal vs DR Congo on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish comms).
You can watch every World Cup game on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Portugal vs DR Congo on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock as well.
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How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Portugal vs DR Congo for free on BBC. Live coverage is on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo in Australia
Portugal vs DR Congo will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo in Canada
In Canada TSN will be broadcasting Portugal vs DR Congo.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
CTV will require your TV provider login details, but is also available via pay-TV streaming platform Crave if you want an alternative.
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Portugal vs DR Congo: Match Information
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What are the squads for Portugal vs DR Congo?
Portugal
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Silva (Sporting), Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi).
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (Paris St-Germain), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomas Araujo (Benfica).
Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Samu Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (Paris St-Germain), Vitinha (Paris St-Germain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Joao Felix (Al-Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (Paris St-Germain).
DR Congo
Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre).
Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Gedoon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Racing Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United).
Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larisa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock).
Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United).
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Position | Team | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 |
2 | DR Congo | 0 | 0 |
3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 |
4 | Colombia | 0 | 0 |
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Watch Portugal vs DR Congo as Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest quest for global glory begins at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and you can live stream the game, from Houston, around the world for free. This is surely the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s last chance to win football’s biggest prize, given…
