Portugal Held by Spirited DR Congo in Group K Opener
Joao Neves struck early but Yoane Wissa levelled on the stroke of half-time as DR Congo earned a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their World Cup opener in Houston.
P ortugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their Group K opener at Houston Stadium, where a crowd of 68,777 watched the favourites drop points on the opening day.
Neves strikes early
Joao Neves put Portugal ahead in the sixth minute, rewarding a bright start. But DR Congo grew into the contest and found a deserved equaliser just before the break.
Wissa levels before half-time
Yoane Wissa struck on the stroke of half-time to make it 1-1, a goal that shifted the momentum of the match.
A point apiece
Portugal pressed for a winner after the interval, with Rafael Leao and Goncalo Ramos introduced from the bench, but DR Congo held firm for a share of the points in Group K.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 17, 2026.