Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:45am on 18 Jun 2026,Thursday Sports
Portugal were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match, with Cristiano Ronaldo enduring a frustrating night. João Neves gave Portugal an early lead with a sixth-minute header, but Yoane Wissa equalised just before halftime. Ronaldo struggled to influence the game, finishing with 25 touches and three shots, none of which were on target. The veteran forward also won only one duel as DR Congo's defence kept him quiet throughout the match. Despite late pressure from Portugal, DR Congo held firm to earn a memorable point in their first World Cup appearance since 1974.
