Forecast vs result · Group K · Matchday 2
DR Congo vs Colombia
2026-06-23
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Pre-match forecast
goals
Video analysis: player performance
Per-player ratings and event breakdowns from official highlights analysis. Tap a player to see their full match timeline.
8Wissa50'–50'Scored the vital equalizing goal for Congo DR with a composed and clinical finish.
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Scored the vital equalizing goal for Congo DR with a composed and clinical finish.
Match timeline
8Congo DR GoalkeeperMade several crucial saves in the second half, including from Cancelo and Bruno Fernandes, to secure the draw for Congo DR.
Made several crucial saves in the second half, including from Cancelo and Bruno Fernandes, to secure the draw for Congo DR.
7Bakambu25'–70'Created numerous scoring opportunities and showed good movement, but was ultimately unlucky not to convert.
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Created numerous scoring opportunities and showed good movement, but was ultimately unlucky not to convert.
Match timeline
8João NevesScored the opening goal for Portugal with excellent positioning and a well-placed header.
Scored the opening goal for Portugal with excellent positioning and a well-placed header.
7CanceloShowed good attacking intent from left-back, forcing a save from the opposition goalkeeper.
Showed good attacking intent from left-back, forcing a save from the opposition goalkeeper.
7Bruno FernandesUnleashed a powerful shot from distance that tested the goalkeeper, showcasing his offensive threat.
Unleashed a powerful shot from distance that tested the goalkeeper, showcasing his offensive threat.
7Portugal GoalkeeperMade a crucial diving save in the first half to prevent Congo DR from scoring and maintaining Portugal's lead.
Made a crucial diving save in the first half to prevent Congo DR from scoring and maintaining Portugal's lead.
5RonaldoDespite being central to Portugal's attacks, he missed several clear opportunities and had a goal disallowed, impacting the team's ability to win.
Despite being central to Portugal's attacks, he missed several clear opportunities and had a goal disallowed, impacting the team's ability to win.
Match observations
- The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams finding the net and creating numerous opportunities.
- Portugal took an early lead, but Congo DR responded well to equalise in the second half.
- The game featured end-to-end action, with both goalkeepers called upon to make significant stops.