June 18, 2026
Embattled superstar Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off worries about Portugal's opening performance at the World Cup.
Ranked with the pre-tournament favourites, Portugal posted a lackluster 1-1 draw Wednesday against the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Houston.
Ronaldo, 41, played all 90 minutes and did not record a shot on target, extending the decorated forward's scoreless streak to five straight World Cup matches and 10 consecutive contests at major tournaments.
"Nothing was lacking," Ronaldo told reporters after the game, per ESPN. "That's football. Portugal could have won, but they could also have lost."
