Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane began the World Cup in style, but what happened to Ronaldo and Portugal?

It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team

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

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday.

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…

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.

Tausende Fans erwarteten den ersten Auftritt von Cristiano Ronaldo bei dieser WM. Doch der Superstar kommt mit Portugal gegen den Außenseiter DR Kongo nicht in die Gänge.

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…

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

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

Cristiano Ronaldo cuts a frustrated figure in opening game of his sixth World Cup

Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. England take on Croatia. Follow all the action.

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.