BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo IN As Portugal v DR Congo 2026 World Cup Line-Ups Confirmed
Cristiano Ronaldo begins his sixth and final World Cup with a place in Portugal’s starting XI.
Champions League winners Vitinha and Nuno Mendes are also in from the start. As is Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes.
Portugal XI (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa (GK); Joao Cancelo, Tomas Araujo, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha; Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto; Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal subs: Jose Sa (GK), Rui Silva (GK), Diogo Dalot, Goncalo Inacio, Matheus Nunes, Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Francisco Conceicao, Ruben Neves, Samu, Trincao, Goncalo Guedes, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Rafa Leao.
HOW DR CONGO LINE UP
Cedric Bakambu and Yoanne Wissa lead the line for DR Congo in what looks to be a five-at-the-back formation.
West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka is at right wing-back, while Burnley’s Axel Tuanzebe is at the heart of the Leopards’ defence.
DR Congo XI (5-3-2): Lionel Mpasi (GK); Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Steve Kapuadi, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku; Ngalayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe; Cedric Bakambu, Yoanne Wissa.
DR Congo subs: Timothy Fayulu (GK), Matthieu Epolo (GK), Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Gedon Kalulu, Nathanel Mbuku, Theo Bongonda, Noah Sadiki, Aaron Tshibola, Charles Pickel, Brian Cipenga, Gael Kakuta, Meschack Elia, Fiston Mayele, Simon Banza.
