Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 17th June 2026, 10:07 AM
Following Lionel Messi’s recent hat-trick, football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming fixture featuring Cristiano Ronaldo. Supporters will not have to wait long to see the Portuguese forward in action, as tournament favourites Portugal are scheduled to face Congo tonight, Wednesday the 17th, at 11:00 pm Bangladesh Standard Time (BST).
Football fans in Bangladesh can watch the match live from the comfort of their homes across three major domestic television networks. The state-owned broadcaster, Bangladesh Television (BTV), along with private channels T Sports and Somoy Television, will provide live coverage of this highly anticipated fixture. All three networks officially acquired the broadcasting rights for the tournament directly from football’s global governing body, FIFA.
For viewers preferring to watch the match on mobile phones, tablets, or laptops, several digital streaming services are available. Accessing the live stream on these platforms requires a specific subscription fee. The tournament can be streamed via the following verified applications:
Toffee: The digital streaming platform managed by Banglalink.
Bioscope: The over-the-top (OTT) media service operated by Grameenphone.
My Robi App: The official mobile application provided by Robi Axiata.
Additionally, local communities across various neighbourhoods have arranged public viewings of the World Cup matches on large projector screens, allowing collective gatherings for the event.
The table below outlines the essential details regarding the scheduling, broadcasting channels, and digital streaming options available for the Portugal versus Congo fixture:
| Match Details | Broadcast Channels / Platforms | Access Requirements |
| Fixture: Portugal vs Congo | Bangladesh Television (BTV) | Free-to-air (Television) |
| Date: Wednesday, 17th | T Sports | Satellite/Cable Subscription |
| Time: 11:00 pm BST | Somoy Television | Satellite/Cable Subscription |
| Governing Body: FIFA Licensed | Toffee (Banglalink) | Digital Subscription Fee Required |
| Event Category: Group Stage | Bioscope (Grameenphone) | Digital Subscription Fee Required |
| Public Viewing: Large Screens | My Robi App (Robi) | Digital Subscription Fee Required |
This extensive broadcasting network ensures comprehensive coverage for football fans across Bangladesh. Whether through traditional television sets, digital applications on smart devices, or public community screenings, viewers have multiple verified avenues to follow the match live as Portugal begins this stage of the competition.
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