Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo get their World Cup underway against DR Congo in Houston. CR7 won the Euros with the Iberian nation in 2016, but this is his last chance to bring home the big one and match career rival Lionel Messi. With the first round of group fixtures almost complete, it’s a great time to secure some extra bang for your buck and, at Tote, you can do just that. All new customers can score £40 in free bets, which you can use to back Portugal to win their first World Cup, or to bet on their opponents to frustrate them in their opener.This is the first time the Africans have qualified as DR Congo. Their only previous appearance – as Zaire – came back in 1974, where they lost all three of their games without scoring, and were hammered 9-0 by Yugoslavia. This time around, however, they have several players who’ve played in the Premier League and other top leagues around Europe, so they should be much more competitive. Portugal, however, boast an array of world class talent – from PSG pair João Neves and Vitinha in midfield to Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes. Ultimately, however, the team will be built around 41-year-old Ronaldo. In Qatar four years ago, Portugal looked more fluid without their ageing superstar. It’ll be interesting to see how they gel this time.Net even more value with ToteTo unlock Tote’s welcome package, all you need to do is create an account with them, via our link. The offer is only available to new members. From there, place a £10 qualifying bet on any sports market with odds of Evens or better.Once settled, you’ll receive £20 in Tote Credit, a £10 Free Sports Bet and two £5 Bet Builders, which you can use on this game or any of the other World Cup games coming thick and fast in the coming days and weeks.Seleção to prove too strongWhile Portugal’s progress in the competition will largely depend on how they serve Ronaldo, they shouldn’t have too many issues getting off to a winning start here. West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Burnley’s Axel Tuanzebe will have their work cut out in the Congolese back line, keeping all of the creative players quiet.Portugal to win and over 2.5 goalsBruno Fernandes to provide an assistBruno Fernandes arrives at this World Cup having broken the Premier League record for assists – chalking up 21. He may be the key in making the entire Portugal side tick.Understanding the offerTo qualify:Register as a new Tote customer ahead of Portugal vs DR Congo (18+, UK & ROI only).Enter code B10G40 to claim the offer.Place a qualifying bet of at least £10 at minimum odds of Evens (2.0) within seven days of registration.Qualifying bet types include Toteexacta, Totetrifecta, Toteswinger, Totejackpot, Toteplacepot and Sportsbook bets.You’ll get:£20 Tote Credit (UK and Irish racing pools only).£10 Free Sports Bet (any Sportsbook market).2 x £5 Free Bet BuildersThese are:Credited within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement.Valid for 7 days from credit.Key terms and conditions of this Tote offer Qualifying bet must be placed within 7 days of registration. Minimum odds of evens (2.0) apply to qualifying bet. Free bets and Tote Credit expire after 7 days. Certain bet types excluded (virtuals, games). Tote Credit cannot be withdrawn but winnings can.World Cup 2026: More from talkSPORTWorld Cup 2026 Betting offersWorld Cup 2026 Betting tips and predictionsWorld Cup 2026 AI predictionsWorld Cup 2026 Betting guideWorld Cup 2026 Top goalscorer oddsEngland to win World Cup 2026 oddsWorld Cup 2026: Best young player oddsAbout the authorNathan HillNathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.