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Cristiano Ronaldo features in World Cup draw as youth players shine

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:18 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo features in World Cup draw as youth players shine

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, participated in Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo on Wednesday, failing to score. Luka Modric, 40, struggled in Croatia's 4-2 loss to England. Meanwhile, younger players made significant impacts, with Mexico's 17-year-old Gilberto Mora debuting in a 2-0 victory over South Africa and Senegal's 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye scoring in stoppage time against France in a 3-1 loss. The tournament continues with key matchups, including Mexico facing South Korea.

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•Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo; Ronaldo did not score.
•Modric was subbed off in Croatia's 4-2 defeat to England.
•Mora debuted in Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa.
•Mbaye scored in Senegal's 3-1 loss to France.
•Upcoming matches include Mexico vs. South Korea.

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2:18 AMYahoo Sports — A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week

What they're saying

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Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper has become a star at this World Cup, and a Senegal teenager scored in his tournament debut. No better place to begin than the 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal star will be disappointed to not have found the back of the net in a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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