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

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

Cristiano Ronaldo's bid to mark his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance with victory fell flat as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the DR Congo

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.

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

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

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

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…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a shock draw by DR Congo.

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…

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In Portugal, much of the responsibility still falls on Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, but both struggled to make their usual impact against DR Congo. | Football News

Martinez defended his decision to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch despite the criticism surrounding the veteran forward's performance. | Football News

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePortugal, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo,…