Cristano Ronaldo made only 25 touches throughout the match, his lowest total in a major tournament match for Portugal, in which he has played full 90 minutes. | Football News

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 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

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

Cristiano Ronaldo once again found himself at the center of debate after Portugal’s latest outing, with many fans questioning whether the veteran forward should still be leading…

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 managed just 25 touches in Portugal's World Cup opener against DR Congo, his second-lowest ever, raising questions about crypto assets

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

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

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.

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.