The first matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to a close after all competing 48 teams played their opening fixtures in a group stage that has so far produced a mix of expected results and upsets.

Teams are now gearing up to take to the pitch once more in crucial group stage matchday two clashes, as the fight for vital points needed to make the knockout rounds intensifies.

Here is a summary of Wednesday evening and early morning Thursday matches you may have missed:

Portugal v DR Congo

Reigning UEFA Nations League winners and one of the World Cup favourites Portugal opened their Group K campaign in Houston, Texas on Thursday where they took on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.