Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has stood firmly behind his decision to play Cristiano Ronaldo for the entirety of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line at his sixth World Cup as he chases the elusive trophy.

Team news, prediction, and lineups as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal begin quest for maiden Cup trophy against DR Congo.

Portugal will begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on June 17 when it takes on DR Congo in Houston. Just hours before the opening match, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a message with…

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's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign is set to begin under the shadow of a major decision that could reshape the national team beyond this summer. Roberto Martinez will not…

His position for club and country has evolved many times, so what are we likely to see at the tournament?

Cristiano Ronaldo begins his record sixth World Cup against the African side on Wednesday night

Follow live as Cristiano Ronaldo’s team begins its 2026 World Cup journey in Group K.

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…

Minute-by-minute report: Join Daniel Harris for updates as Cristiano Ronaldo and co’s search for World Cup glory begins in Houston

HOUSTON, June 17 : Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal in their World Cup Group K opener against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday. • Ronaldo, 41,…

The 21st game of the 2026 World Cup sees Cristiano Ronaldo launch his final bid for glory on the biggest stage.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCristiano Ronaldo appeared in his sixth…

Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston as the African underdogs showed remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's favorites. João Neves gave…

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.

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

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

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…