June 17, 2026

Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 17, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup.

Joao Neves opened the scoring in the first half in Houston but Yoane Wissa equalized in first-half injury time to give the Congolese their first ever World Cup point

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