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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal draw 1-1 against Congo at World Cup

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal draw 1-1 against Congo at World Cup
Summary

Portugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo played to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the XXL World Cup on June 17, 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo's performance raised concerns, as he had only 25 touches and three shots, none hitting the target. This match marked a continuation of Ronaldo's struggle, extending his goal drought to ten consecutive matches at major international competitions, including Euro 2024 and the previous World Cup in Qatar. The draw puts Portugal in a challenging position as they begin their World Cup campaign.

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  • •Portugal draws 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • •Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score with no shots on target
  • •Ronaldo extends his goal drought to ten matches
  • •Match took place on June 17, 2026
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Portugal also stumbled at the start of the XXL World Cup and could do no better than a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The most talked-about man of the evening: Cristiano Ronald...

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