June 17, Kathmandu – In the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Portugal took an early lead against DR Congo within the sixth minute. The Group K game, held at Houston Stadium in the United States, saw João Neves score a goal through a header from Pedro Neto’s cross, putting his team ahead.
Portugal’s captain Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in his sixth consecutive World Cup this time. He has become the second player, after Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi, to participate in six consecutive World Cups.
