Serie A stars and should accept spots among the many substitutes as Portugal open their marketing campaign towards DR Congo on Wednesday night.
Each of the Serie A representatives within the Portugal vs. DR Congo match in Group Ok will begin among the many substitutes in Houston on Wednesday.
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Roberto Martinez has opted to area departing Manchester Metropolis star on the precise of his assault and ’s on the left, as an alternative of ’s Conceicao and ’s Leao, who’re finest suited on the precise and left respectively.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 16: Pedro Neto #18, #8, #23, Rafael Leao #17, #2, #25, #7 and #21 of Portugal heat up in the course of the coaching of Portugal in the future forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Ok match between Portugal and Congo DR at Houston Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photograph by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Pictures)
The Portugal assault will likely be accomplished by ’s Bruno Fernandes and the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo at centre-forward. pair Vitinha and Joao Neves begin in midfield.
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DR Congo seem to have gone with a back-five in Houston, that includes ’s , Burnley’s and captain . The assault will likely be led by Newcastle United ahead .
Gedeon Kalulu, brother of Juventus defender Pierre, is known as among the many DR Congo substitutes.
Kick-off is due at 18.00 BST.
Portugal vs. DR Congo: Confirmed line-ups
Portugal (4-2-3-1): D.Costa; , T.Araujo, R.Veiga, N.Mendes; J.Neves, Vitinha; B.Silva, B.Fernandes, Neto; Ronaldo.
Subs: Sa, R.Silva, N.Semedo, R.Dias, Dalot, Inacio, S.Costa, M.Nunes, R.Neves, G.Ramos, J.Felix, Trincao, Leao, Guedes, Conceicao.
LISBON – JUNE 06: Felipe Faundez #26 of Chile battles for possession Rafael Leao #17 in the course of the worldwide pleasant match at Estadio Nacional do Jamor on June 06, 2026 in Lisbon. (Photograph by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Pictures)
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DR Congo (5-3-2): ; Wan-Bissaka, Kapuadi, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, ; Mukau, , E.Kayembe; , Wissa.
Subs: Fayulu, Epolo, Batubinska, Bakeyme, J.Kayembe, Kalulu, Mbuku, Bongonda, Sadiki, Tshibola, Pickel, Cipenga, Kakuta, Elia, Mayele, Banza.