Portugal vs DR Congo: How to Watch the World Cup Group K Match Live
On Wednesday, Portugal will face DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This marks Portugal's ninth World Cup appearance. DR Congo returns to the tournament for the first time since 1974, which had been their only previous participation.
Where to Watch Portugal vs DR Congo
The match will be broadcast nationally in the United States on Fox. Fans can also stream the game live through fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, making it a convenient option to watch the match without cable.
Kickoff Time and Time Zones
The match kicks off on Wednesday, June 17, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time from Houston, Texas. Kickoff times across North America are:
- Eastern Time: 1 p.m.
- Central Time: 12 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 11 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 10 a.m.
Group K Outlook
Group K includes teams with different expectations. Portugal and Colombia aim to reach the knockout stages, and anything less would be disappointing. Uzbekistan and DR Congo, both newcomers or near-newcomers to the World Cup stage, hope for positive results and to surprise opponents.
Additional World Cup Matches on June 17-18 (Eastern Time)
- Austria vs Jordan (12 a.m.)
- England vs Croatia (4 p.m.)
- Ghana vs Panama (7 p.m.)
- Uzbekistan vs Colombia (10 p.m.)
- Czechia vs South Africa (June 18, 12 p.m.)
- Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Switzerland (June 18, 3 p.m.)
- Canada vs Qatar (June 18, 6 p.m.)
- Mexico vs South Korea (June 18, 9 p.m.)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is the first time the men's tournament spreads across three nations.
Host Cities
Matches will take place in 16 cities across North America. In the U.S., these include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canadian venues are Toronto and Vancouver. Mexico hosts matches in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
Expanded Format and Teams
The tournament features 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32. This brings more games and wider global representation. The participating teams range from football powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina to emerging nations such as Cape Verde and Haiti.
Number of Matches and Streaming Options
There will be 104 matches in total, covering group stages and knockout rounds up to the final. In the U.S., English-language broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish-speaking viewers can watch all games live on Peacock and the Telemundo app.
Final Match
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey, known as FIFA's tournament name for the venue.
US Team Participation
The United States automatically qualified as one of the host countries, alongside Canada and Mexico.
