Veteran striker Cristiano Ronaldo has attracted a lot of criticism after Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening match of the World Cup on Wednesday

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 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…

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.

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

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.

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

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…

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…

Ronaldo, who became the oldest player to ever start a World Cup match, was largely ineffective and saw little of the ball amid DR Congo's defensive pressure.

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

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

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by debutants Congo in their opening World Cup match. Joao Neves opened the scoring for Portugal, but Yoane Wissa equalized…

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