Ronaldo, 41, failed to get on the scoresheet as Portugal drew 1-1 to DR Congo in their World Cup opener in Houston

His team and opponents praise him, but Wednesday’s game with the DRC is a test of his powers at a sixth World Cup

HOUSTON, June 17 : Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal in their World Cup Group K opener against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday. • Ronaldo, 41,…

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

PORTUGAL 1-1 DR CONGO: Cristiano Ronaldo and Co were unable to make a winning start to their Group K campaign in Houston despite taking the lead in just the sixth minute

Ronaldo endures a frustrating night as DR Congo earn historic point after 1-1 draw

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

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1…

DR Congo shocks Portugal with a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K opener, despite Ronaldo's missed opportunities.

DR Congo showed good composure, and their defence remained organised. Joao Neves scored for Portugal and Yoane Wissa equalised for DR Congo. | Football News

Portugal began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against DR Congo, as Cristiano Ronaldo missed key chances and Joao Neves' opener was canceled out.

Analysing the big talking points from the drawn Group K opener in Houston's NRG Stadium

Chances were at a premium in Houston in Group K’s opening fixture.

Cristiano Ronaldo cuts a frustrated figure in opening game of his sixth World Cup

Ronaldo, 41, failed to get on the scoresheet as Portugal drew 1-1 to DR Congo in their World Cup opener in Houston

HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those…

El Bicho, que alcanzó su sexta participación en Mundiales, no cumplió las expectativas en el debut. Su gesto al finalizar el partido

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World Cup.

HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.Congo, which was playing at the…