- Portugal and DR Congo meet June 17, 2026 in Houston — their first-ever World Cup clash.
- Portugal arrives as a top European side (Euro 2016, Nations League 2019 & 2025) with a deep squad, and Cristiano Ronaldo is favored to score (-135).
- DR Congo returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after dramatic playoff wins, making them an appealing underdog storyline.
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