Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:52pm on 17 Jun 2026,Wednesday Sports
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match in Houston. Joao Neves gave Portugal an early lead with a sixth-minute header from Pedro Neto’s cross. However, Yoanne Wissa equalised for DR Congo in first-half stoppage time with a header of his own. Portugal dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances. Cristiano Ronaldo, who became the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, failed to make an impact and had two shots off target. The result earned DR Congo their first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history.
