Cristiano Ronaldo makes disappointing appearance for Portugal against DR Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes for Portugal in their match against DR Congo on June 17, 2026. During the game, Ronaldo recorded only 25 touches, his fewest in a major tournament match while playing the full match. He has now gone 10 consecutive major tournament matches without scoring for Portugal, a stretch that includes both World Cup and European Championship appearances. This trend raises questions about his tactical importance to the team moving forward, especially given Portugal's attacking strategy that may need reassessment.
- •Ronaldo played full match against DR Congo on June 17, 2026.
- •He had only 25 touches in the game.
- •Ronaldo has not scored in 10 straight major tournament matches.
- •Portugal may need to reconsider their attacking balance going forward.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo should expect to be axed as Portugal vs DR Congo numbers make grim reading
"Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes for Portugal vs DR Congo but statistics highlighted just how peripheral he has become at major tournaments. The first was the most telling.
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