IAN HERBERT: He blew out his cheeks when first approaching the dressing room and it was the same gesture as he reached the top of the tunnel and stepped out into the World Cup.

IAN HERBERT: He blew out his cheeks when first approaching the dressing room and it was the same gesture as he reached the top of the tunnel and stepped out into the World Cup.

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

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

PORTUGAL 1-1 DR CONGO: Cristiano Ronaldo failed to respond to Lionel Messi's stunning hat-trick as his country were held to a shock draw by their minnow opponents

Cristiano Ronaldo has responded after Portugal’s frustrating start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, telling fans and teammates that the campaign is “far from over” following a 1-1 draw…

With Portugal dropping points in a match many expected them to win, Cristiano Ronaldo sought to strike a positive tone afterwards. | Football News

Joao Neves' early breakthrough cancelled out by Yoane Wissa's header