Cristiano Ronaldo struggles as Portugal draws 1-1 with DR Congo
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Portugal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K match in Houston on June 17, 2026. Joao Neves gave Portugal an early lead with a header in the sixth minute, but Yoane Wissa equalized for DR Congo just before halftime. Ronaldo had several opportunities to secure a win for Portugal but failed to capitalize, with the draw marking a disappointing start for the pre-tournament favorites. DR Congo, appearing in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, celebrated their first World Cup goal with Wissa's equalizer.
- •Match held at NRG Stadium in Houston.
- •Joao Neves scored first for Portugal in the 6th minute.
- •Yoane Wissa equalized for DR Congo in the 45+5 minute.
- •Ronaldo missed two critical chances to win the match.
- •Attendance was recorded at 68,777.
- 8:36 PMESPN — Ronaldo, Portugal frustrated in Congo DR draw
"Congo DR produced another stunning result at the 2026 World Cup, as the African side held one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday.
"Cristiano Ronaldo struggled during his first performance in the 2026 World Cup as a disappointing Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo.
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External links- ESPNJun 17, 2026, 8:36 PMRonaldo, Portugal frustrated in Congo DR draw
Congo DR produced another stunning result at the 2026 World Cup, as the African side held one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday.
- Sky Sports—Ronaldo flatters to deceive as Portugal slump to DR Congo draw
Cristiano Ronaldo struggled during his first performance in the 2026 World Cup as a disappointing Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo.
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