Portugal vs Democratic Republic of the Congo Betting Tips (World Cup 2026)

• Portugal are dark horses to win the World Cup

• Portugal sit 5th in the World Rankings

• DR Congo are inexperienced at this level

Portugal got their hands on silverware when they won the 2025 Nations League, defeating Spain in the final on penalties.

This will be their seventh successive appearance at the World Cup finals. Roberto Martinez’s team sealed their place by topping Group F in the UEFA qualifying zone with 13 points from six matches (W4-D1-L1).

DR Congo clinched their spot at only their second World Cup by finishing runners-up in CAF Group B and winning Pathway 1 of the Inter-Confederation play-offs. They required extra-time to beat Jamaica 1-0 in the final, with Axel Tuanzebe scoring the only goal of a tight game.

Portugal are very short in the betting at just 3/10 (1.30) to win. The draw is 4/1 (5.0) and a win for DR Congo is 9/1 (10.0). 

The Portuguese should be too strong and we can see Ronaldo and company winning 2-0 or 3-0. 

Why you should tail the bet:

• Portugal are in good form with three wins from their last four matches, only failing to beat Mexico (0-0).

• The wins were against tough opposition in the USA (2-0), Chile (2-1) and Nigeria (2-1). 

• In Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes, Portugal have one of the most talented and creative midfields at the World Cup.

• Portugal have scored at least two goals in seven of their last ten matches.

• DR Congo are ranked 45th in the World Rankings, 40 places behind Portugal. The step up in class should see the Leopards struggle against their more established opponents. 

• In their only previous appearance at the World Cup finals, DR Congo lost all three of their group matches in 1974.