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Cristiano Ronaldo set to play for Portugal against DR Congo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:19 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo set to play for Portugal against DR Congo

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to take the field for Portugal in their FIFA World Cup opener against DR Congo on June 17, 2026. His performance will be closely scrutinized following Lionel Messi's hat trick for Argentina on June 16, where Messi tied the all-time World Cup scoring record. As Ronaldo approaches 41, expectations are high for him to excel against the lower-ranked DR Congo. Additionally, there has been significant attention on the fans during the World Cup, with previous matches showcasing numerous goals and exciting performances from various players.

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•Ronaldo plays for Portugal against DR Congo on June 17, 2026.
•Messi scored a hat trick for Argentina on June 16, 2026.
•Ronaldo's performance will be compared to Messi's success.
•Expectations will be high for the 41-year-old star.

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7:19 AMYahoo Sports — All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo: Winners and losers from World Cup Day 6

What they're saying

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On Tuesday, Lionel Messi scored a hat trick at the World Cup. On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo will take the field for Portugal.
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Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:19 AM
All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo: Winners and losers from World Cup Day 6
On Tuesday, Lionel Messi scored a hat trick at the World Cup. On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo will take the field for Portugal.

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