- Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal in their 2026 World Cup opener vs. Congo DR on Wednesday, June 17 — kickoff 1:00 p.m. ET at Houston Stadium.
- Portugal are FIFA’s No. 5 and appearing in their ninth World Cup (best finish: third in 1966).
- Congo DR, ranked 46th, return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974.
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