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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo DR

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo DR
Summary

Portugal played to a 1-1 draw against Congo DR in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 18. Joao Neves scored early for Portugal, but Yoane Wissa equalized just before halftime. Despite several chances in the second half, Portugal could not retake the lead. Ronaldo emphasized the importance of staying focused, stating, 'It wasn’t the start we wanted, but this is far from over.' Portugal's next match is against Uzbekistan on June 20.

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  • •Portugal debuted in the 2026 World Cup with a draw against Congo DR.
  • •Joao Neves scored for Portugal in the sixth minute.
  • •Yoane Wissa equalized for Congo DR in first-half injury time.
  • •Portugal faces Uzbekistan next on June 20 in Houston.
  • •Cristiano Ronaldo has not scored in his last three World Cup matches.
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Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal played their debut game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. They entered the match against Congo DR as favorites but were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw. It wasn’t the start many…

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