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

Ronaldo aims to inspire Portugal in Group K opener against DR Congo in Houston a day after fellow superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland dominated their World…

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

Central Africans, appearing at their first World Cup since 1974, grew into the game

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…

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

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

Newcastle striker becomes first DR Congo player to score at a World Cup, cancelling out João Neves’ opener, while Cristiano Ronaldo underwhelms for Portugal

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

DR Congo makes history, securing their first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Read about the thrilling match.

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

Portugal empató 1-1 con RD Congo en su debut en el Mundial 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo no pudo evitar el tropiezo tras el gol de Yoane Wissa.

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 startete bei der WM in Houston mit einem 1:1 gegen die Demokratische Republik Kongo. Ronaldo blieb ohne Tor, Kongo überraschte mit Ausgleich.