Cristiano Ronaldo makes disappointing appearance for Portugal against DR Congo

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.

• 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo should expect to be axed as Portugal vs DR Congo numbers make grim reading