Cristiano Ronaldo struggles in Portugal's draw with DR Congo at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a scoreless draw in their World Cup match on June 17. Cristiano Ronaldo's lack of scoring continued, marking a goalless stretch in ten tournament matches for the veteran forward. Despite Portugal controlling possession and generating chances, they were unable to capitalize on opportunities. Manager Roberto Martinez is under scrutiny for not substituting Ronaldo, who failed to register a shot on target, raising questions about the team's strategy moving forward.
- •Match between Portugal and DR Congo ends in a 0-0 draw
- •Cristiano Ronaldo fails to score, extending his drought in major tournaments
- •Portugal dominated possession but struggled to create effective chances
- •Manager Roberto Martinez faces criticism for keeping Ronaldo on the pitch
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — 10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego
"WORLD CUP 2026: Comment: Ronaldo’s goalless display against DR Congo is the latest warning for Roberto Martinez, writes Richard Jolly, though there is little sign that the Portugal manager will take the decision to remove the 41-year-old for the sake of the team
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