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Bernardo Silva withdrawn at halftime during Portugal's match against DR Congo

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Bernardo Silva withdrawn at halftime during Portugal's match against DR Congo

Summary

Bernardo Silva was substituted at halftime in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo on June 17, 2026, at Houston Stadium. The match saw João Neves give Portugal an early lead, but DR Congo equalized through Yoane Wissa just before halftime. Despite Portugal controlling possession, they struggled to create clear chances, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated with missed opportunities. Matheus Nunes did not play, while Ruben Dias was unavailable due to fitness issues.

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Status Watch

•Portugal leads early with a header from João Neves.
•Yoane Wissa equalizes for DR Congo just before halftime.
•Silva had significant contributions in the first half.
•Portugal struggled to convert possession into shots on target.
•Cristiano Ronaldo misses key chances to score.

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7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Bernardo Silva withdrawn at half-time in Portugal vs DR Congo

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Bernardo Silva was Manchester City’s only representative in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Wednesday night, tactically withdrawn at the half-time interval.An impressive DR Congo side threw a...
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