Official formations of the Portugal match DR Congo are published: Is Ronaldo starting?

The scene is set for Portugal's long - awaited opening match in the tournament.

Roberto Martínez's team will face DR Congo at Houston Stadium on Wednesday, June 17th.

Cristiano Ronaldo will play at his sixth World Cup, while DR Congo returns to the global scene for the first time since 1974.

While “Leopards” aim to take their top spot in the tournament, Portugal is targeting the trophy.

Portugal, which won the 2025 Nations League after winning Germany and Spain, has reached the World Cup semifinal twice.

In 1966, led by legend Eusébio, it ended up in third place. Then, in 2006, it ended in fourth place.

At the 2022 World Cup, Portugal was eliminated in the quarterfinals from Morocco, which later became the first African national to arrive at the semifinals of the tournament.

With players like Vittoha, João Neves, Nuno Mendez and Bruno Fernandes, Portugal looks very strong and one of the serious contenders.

However, DR Congo could not have sought a greater challenge in its return to the World Cup.

Both teams have never faced each other before, and their first match will be played on the world's largest football scene.

FORMACIONET ZYRTAR:

PORTUGAL: Costa? Cancelo, Araujo, Weigga, Mendez, Vita, Neves, Bruno; Neto, Bernardo, Ronaldo.

DR CONGO: Passy-Nzau; And Wan Bissaka, and Mbeba, and Twanzebe, and Capuad, and Masuac, Moutoussamy, Mukau, Cayemb; Bakambu, Wissa.