Where to watch DR Congo vs Portugal in the 2026 World Cup

DR Congo open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Portugal at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Kick-off is 12:00 PM local / 6:00 PM BST. As the Leopards' tournament opener against a global heavyweight, the match will be widely available on both free-to-air and premium platforms.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, primary Sub-Saharan broadcasting rights are held by New World TV, a Togo-based satellite network covering 43 territories including the DR Congo, offering French-language coverage, studio analysis and regional commentary.

SuperSport will show all 104 matches live, accessible via DStv satellite subscription packages and the DStv Stream mobile application. Free-to-air coverage is arranged under New World TV’s sub-licensing deals; the national state broadcaster RTNC traditionally secures rights to show selected marquee matches and all fixtures involving the national team free of charge.

United States, Houston, Texas

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