Mario Gomes, Portugal's ambassador to DR Congo: 'I hope for a good match and may the best team win'

Hours before the Portugal-DR Congo clash in the 2026 World Cup, Portuguese ambassador Mario Gomes praises a tightly contested match. He highlights Cristiano Ronaldo's experience against Congo's youth and notes that several Leopards are familiar with the Portuguese league. Beyond sport, he calls for celebrating the historical friendship between the two nations, spanning over 500 years.