2026 World Cup: DR Congo snatches a draw against Portugal (1-1)

DR Congo earned a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their first Group K match of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, June 17 in Houston. Joao Neves headed Portugal into the lead in the 6th minute. Yoane Wissa equalized with a header in first-half stoppage time. The result is seen as a moral victory for the Leopards, who had not played in a World Cup for 52 years.