World Cup 2026 · Group K · Matchday 1
What time is Portugal vs Congo DR at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
Portugal
v
Congo DR
Portugal
VS Congo DR
Portugal vs Congo DR kicks off Wed 17 Jun at 22:30 IST / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. Group K, matchday 1.
Form & ranking
Portugal arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 41 places above Congo DR. Portugal sit 5th in the world; Congo DR are 46th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 13:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 12:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 10:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| BST | UK | 18:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 19:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| IST | India | 22:30 | Wed 17 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 21:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 02:00+1 | Thu 18 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 03:00+1 | Thu 18 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 22:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 22:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 13:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 18:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 13:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 03:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 21:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
Latest Portugal & Congo DR news
Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group K, matchday 1 |
|---|---|
| Portugal (FIFA rank) | 5 |
| Congo DR (FIFA rank) | 46 |
| Stadium | NRG Stadium |
| City | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-17T17:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group K line-up
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal • | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | v COD |
| 2 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | v UZB |
| 3 | Congo DR • | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | v POR |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | v COL |
Order shown by FIFA ranking before kickoff. Live points, goal difference and qualification scenarios populate here after the first Group K result. The Last / Next column shows each side's most recent result and next opponent.
Other Group K fixtures
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | - |
| Tue 23 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | - |
| Wed 24 Jun | Colombia vs Congo DR | - |
| Sat 27 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | - |
| Sat 27 Jun | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | - |
Other Group K matches, matchday 1
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →