Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will begin their World Cup journey this afternoon against Democratic Republic of Congo.

Fans can catch the action from Houston at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling. Spanish-language broadcasts are available on Telemundo through Fubo and Peacock. New customers can take advantage of free trials and first-month discounts through Fubo and DirecTV Stream.

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Both Portugal and DR Congo are in Group K, along with Uzbekistan and Colombia. All four teams will play each other once and earn three points for each win and one point for each draw. The top two teams in each group, as well as the eight best third-place teams, will then advance to the Round of 32.

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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Portugal (0-0) vs. DR Congo (0-0)

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

Time: 1 p.m. ET

Channel: Fox