Portugal falters as DR Congo steal a 1-1 World Cup opener draw
TL;DR
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to spark Portugal as DR Congo fought back to secure a 1-1 draw in their World Cup 2026 opener; despite Portugal’s dominant possession, Wissa’s first-half header levelled the score, highlighting Portugal’s lack of cutting edge and DR Congo’s resilient performance, earning their first World Cup point in Houston.
- Cristiano Ronaldo falls flat for Portugal in World Cup opener but DR Congo make history - The Athletic The New York Times
- Portugal have a Ronaldo problem (again) after draw with Congo DR ESPN
- Cristiano Ronaldo looks a sad shell of the great footballer he once was The New York Times
- Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup Al Jazeera
- Cristiano Ronaldo Mocked With 'Messi' Chants After Frustrating World Cup Draw FOX Sports
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