Cristiano Ronaldo had a game to forget as Portugal were held by DR Congo - with some of their players admitting they knew the ageing star was limited

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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…

El Bicho, que alcanzó su sexta participación en Mundiales, no cumplió las expectativas en el debut. Su gesto al finalizar el partido

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.