The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

La prensa lusitana cuestionó duramente a su selección tras igualar con República Democrática del Congo en el estreno en el Mundial. Uno de los mayores apuntados fue el Bicho, de…

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

Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo fuels Ronaldo benching calls and puts fan tokens, meme coins, and Binance NFTs under the crypto spotlight.

El combinado de Roberto Martínez cedió puntos ante la República Democrática del Congo en el debut del Grupo K del Mundial 2026.

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…

Portugal were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by an impressive DR Congo side in their opening game of the World Cup.

A sus 41 años, el jugador no recibió buenas calificaciones.

Henry was unimpressed with Ronaldo's movement in the final third, criticising what he felt was the Portuguese captain's fixation on getting on the scoresheet. | Football News