WildcardDeveloping
Portugal are held by Congo DR
A point, not three. Portugal drew 1–1 with Congo DR in the group stage — not a disaster, but the kind of afternoon that makes the final round of matches feel a little tighter.
Portugal v Congo DR
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★ The storyline
Why it matters
Group stage, Group K — points on the line.
Who to watch
Veteran
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
The elder statesman chasing one final World Cup story — inspirational at his best, a delicate balancing act at worst.
vs
Talisman
Yoane Wissa
Congo DR
The attacking spark this defence-first side will lean on for moments of quality.
Developing
Congo DR are through to the last 32
Congo DR have squeezed through as one of the best third-placed sides. Not the comfortable route — but a place in the last 32 is a place in the last 32, and the knockouts don't care how you got there.
Portugal are through to the last 32
Portugal are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.
Portugal bow out
And there it ends. Portugal fall to Spain, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.
Portugal bow out
And there it ends. Portugal fall to Spain 1–0 in the last 16, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.