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    "title": "FIFA WC: When And Where To Watch Portugal Vs DR Congo; Know All Details",
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    "excerpt": "UEFA European Championship: Portugal will kick off their 2026 World Cup journey against DR Congo on Wednesday, aiming for an ideal start in Group K, which also features Colombia and Uzbekistan. Widely considered favourites to progress, Roberto Martinez's side will be keen to secure three points early and strengthen their bid to finish top of the group.",
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    "editor1": "UEFA European Championship: Portugal will kick off their 2026 World Cup journey against DR Congo on Wednesday, aiming for an ideal start in Group K, which also features Colombia and Uzbekistan. Widely considered favourites to progress, Roberto Martinez's side will be keen to secure three points early and strengthen their bid to finish top of the group.<p>The spotlight will once again fall on Cristiano Ronaldo, who enters what is expected to be his sixth and final World Cup. At 41, the Portuguese captain has already lifted the UEFA European Championship and two UEFA Nations League titles, but the World Cup remains the one major honour missing from his glittering career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>For DR Congo, the tournament marks a long-awaited return to football's biggest stage after more than five decades. Their only previous appearance came in 1974, when the nation competed as Zaire. Having finally ended a 52-year absence from the World Cup, Sebastien Desabre's side will now look to build on that achievement and prove they can challenge more established opponents in Group K.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo live in India: <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Live streaming and live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 football matches will be available on the Zee5 platform and app in India. A subscription will be needed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Key details:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Date and kick-off time: Wednesday, June 17, 10.30 PM IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Venue: Houston Stadium, Texas, USA<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Referee: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Squads:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Portugal- <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nelson Semedo, Jo\u00e3o Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Renato Veiga, R\u00faben Dias, Tomas Araujo<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Samuel Costa, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Forwards: Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Francisco Concei\u00e7\u00e3o, Pedro Neto, Rafael Le\u00e3o, Gon\u00e7alo Guedes, Gon\u00e7alo Ramos; Cristiano Ronaldo<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>DR Congo-<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Goalkeepers: Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi, Mike Epolo<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Gedeon Kalulu, Joris Kayembe, Arthur Masuaku, Steve Kapuadi, Rocky Bushiri, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Dylan Batubinsika<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Goalkeepers: Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi, Mike Epolo<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Forwards: Meschack Elia, Fiston Mayele, Cedric Bakambu, Simon Banza, Yoane Wissa<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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