Portugal vs DR Congo: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group K Match

How to Watch Portugal vs DR Congo in the World Cup

This Wednesday, Portugal will face off against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Portugal enters this tournament marking its ninth World Cup appearance. DR Congo returns after a long absence, with their last appearance dating back to 1974.

The Group K showdown includes teams aiming for deep runs in the competition alongside underdogs seeking a breakthrough. For Portugal and Colombia, anything less than advancing past the group stage would be disappointing. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan and DR Congo, newcomers to the tournament, hope to cause surprises and celebrate any positive outcome.

Broadcast Details for Portugal vs DR Congo

In the United States, the match will air nationally on Fox. You can also stream it live on platforms such as fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.

fubo is recommended for streaming, especially since new users can start with a free trial. It offers access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without requiring cable. (Some plans and fees may apply.)

Stream Portugal vs DR Congo live on fubo

Match Start Time

The game kicks off on Wednesday, June 17, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time from Houston's NRG Stadium. Here are the kickoff times across major North American time zones:

• Eastern Time: 1 p.m.
• Central Time: 12 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 11 a.m.
• Pacific Time: 10 a.m.

Other Matches on June 17 and 18

All times are Eastern Time.

• June 17: Austria vs Jordan (12 a.m.), England vs Croatia (4 p.m.), Ghana vs Panama (7 p.m.), Uzbekistan vs Colombia (10 p.m.)
• June 18: Czechia vs South Africa (12 p.m.), Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Switzerland (3 p.m.), Canada vs Qatar (6 p.m.), Mexico vs South Korea (9 p.m.)

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

When and Where

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is the first World Cup hosted jointly by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the US; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; plus Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

Teams and Format

The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams, expanded from the previous 32. This leads to more matches and knockout rounds. The full list of teams includes Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Number of Matches

A total of 104 games will be played, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Channels

In the US, English broadcasts will appear on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo for viewers without cable. Spanish-language coverage will come from Telemundo and Universo, streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV.

Final Match Details

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, which is the official name for MetLife Stadium during the tournament.

US Participation

The United States qualifies automatically as one of the host nations, alongside Canada and Mexico.