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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal held by Congo DR in World Cup opener Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal held by Congo DR in World Cup opener

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo DR on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.

Congo DR fans in Lisbon celebrate surrounded by Portugal supporters Congo DR fans in Lisbon celebrate surrounded by Portugal supporters

Congo DR fans in Lisbon celebrate surrounded by Portugal supporters

Yoane Wissa promised to look Portugal, Ronaldo in the eyes, and DRC delivered Yoane Wissa promised to look Portugal, Ronaldo in the eyes, and DRC delivered

The Democratic Republic of Congo ended their half-century wait to return to the FIFA World Cup in some style on Wednesday, as Yoane Wissa scored a fine equaliser as the Leopards came from behind to deny Portugal a win.

Portugal, Ronaldo frustrated in opening draw with Congo DR Portugal, Ronaldo frustrated in opening draw with Congo DR

Congo DR produced another stunning result at the 2026 World Cup, as the African side held one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday.

Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham start for England vs. Croatia, Bukayo Saka on bench Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham start for England vs. Croatia, Bukayo Saka on bench

Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon will operate behind Harry Kane in England's World Cup opener against Croatia

World Cup Daily: Ronaldo, Portugal held by Congo DR World Cup Daily: Ronaldo, Portugal held by Congo DR

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