Volunteers wearing raincoats line up to enter the Houston stadium ahead of the Portugal vs DR Congo match amidst heavy showers in Houston. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Volunteers wearing raincoats line up to enter the Houston stadium ahead of the Portugal vs DR Congo match amidst heavy showers in Houston. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Cristiano Ronaldo has already guided Portugal to three international trophies. But the biggest of all, the FIFA World Cup, has eluded him so far, in five attempts.
He will look to change that in his sixth attempt as Portugal begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
Portugal is drawn alongside DR Congo, debutant Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K and will open its campaign at the NRG Stadium in Houston. Meanwhile, DR Congo, returning to the tournament after over half a century, will hope to walk on the path of Cape Verde to stun the favourite as an African nation.
Rain is probable in Houston on June 16, and fans heading to the stadium or fan parks around the venue must be prepared for occasional downpours.
According to Accuweather, there is projection for about an hour’s rainfall with little to heavy flooding in several areas around Houston. | Photo Credit: Accuweather Screengrab
According to Accuweather, there is projection for about an hour’s rainfall with little to heavy flooding in several areas around Houston. | Photo Credit: Accuweather Screengrab
According to the local weather forecast, a tropical system is moving along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, which will sustain rainfall across the Houston metro area throughout Wednesday, with chances of localised flooding after heavier bands of storms.
The greatest rainfall totals are expected to remain closer to the immediate coastline.
In the stadium though, the chances of rain or thunderstorm disrupting the match remain minimal since the game will take place in an enclosed venue.
Published on Jun 17, 2026
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