Cristiano Ronaldo faces increasing pressure to perform at the 2026 World Cup after his quiet opening match contrasted with rivals' stellar starts.

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

Cristiano Ronaldo no logró marcar en el debut de su selección y tuvo una actuación discreta, mientras Messi, Haaland y Mbappé arrancaron el torneo con goles.