Match thread - World Cup 2026: Portugal vs Congo DR

Record saying Neto and Araujo and Cancelo. OJogo probably saying something different. We won't know until we know.

The truth is any variations of these Starting XIs should be enough to put Congo to the sword so no excuses.

 

There is zero excuse to lose or draw this game but Portugal will find a way to do so..

 

Official:

 

Record got it right. I don't dislike it. Good job Inacio, buddy. So ass you just got benched for a guy with barely any caps.

 

Hopefully that Messi hat trick inspires Ronaldo to score a poker

 

Bruh your username triggers 8-year old Benficafan3.

 

I shed many tears that day. Still don’t know if I’ve ever seen the team play as consistent quality football as they did at Euro 2000.

 

Can’t really complain with that lineup considering the Dias injury. Maybe Felix instead of one of Bernardo or Neto, but it’s fine for now.

I hope Mendes is fully fit.

 

I sought revenge for that day and was thus pleased to be at the Stade de France surrounded by French families when Eder scored and I celebrated in their faces.

 

Martinez to Inacio

 

Basically a home crowd here. Hopefully that motivates us

 

Best we’ve ever played, heartbreaking

 

GOLOOOO

 

Dominant start and an early goal. Perfect

Joao Neves is becoming the complete midfielder

 

Neves towering over the Congolese defense…

 

Risky challenge from Bernardo

 

Abusing the slow sideways passes a bit for my liking...

 

Too relaxed. Need at least a two goal lead to have this much la k of urgency on display.

 

Defense looks shaky even against this terrible team, Dias is really needed

Front three have been anonymous, looks like it’s the game plan though

 

Vintage Portugal.....