Congolese Bakambu Challenges Cristiano Ronaldo's Teammates Ahead of 2026 World Cup: "Portugal Can Be Controlled"
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07 April 2026at21:23
Congolese international Cédric Bakambu, a Real Betis player, issued a direct challenge to the Portugal national team ahead of their group stage encounter at the 2026 World Cup.
Bakambu held up a sign that read: "Portugal is controllable," during the celebrations of the Congolese national team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals.
The Congolese national team successfully reached the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, after a 52-year absence.
The Democratic Republic of Congo will kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Portugal on June 17, in their first group stage match.
Q&A
What did Cédric Bakambu say about Portugal?
Cédric Bakambu issued a direct challenge to the Portugal national team, holding up a sign that declared "Portugal is controllable" during his team's World Cup qualification celebrations. He expressed confidence ahead of their 2026 World Cup group stage encounter.
How did the Democratic Republic of Congo qualify for the World Cup?
The Democratic Republic of Congo successfully qualified for the 2026 World Cup, marking their return to the global tournament after a significant absence. Their qualification sets up a highly anticipated group stage match against Portugal.
When will Congo play Portugal in the 2026 World Cup?
The Democratic Republic of Congo is scheduled to kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Portugal in their first group stage match. This highly anticipated encounter will take place in the early stages of the tournament.
