Ronaldo's Portugal held 1-1 by DR Congo in World Cup opener
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score as they settled for a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener in Houston on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had just two weak attempts in his 90 minutes on the pitch. Joao Neves opened scoring for Portugal, but Yohan Wissa headed the equalizer before halftime. Ronaldo acknowledged the disappointing start on social media, writing 'It's not the start we wanted but this is FAR from being over. Focus on the next game.' Portugal's next group match is against Uzbekistan next Tuesday. The draw puts early pressure on the Portuguese to secure wins in remaining group fixtures to advance from the tournament.