Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Portugal faced DR Congo in their World Cup match on June 17, 2026, ending in a 1-1 draw at Houston Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to influence the game, remaining on the field as substitutions were made. Despite dominating possession with over 700 completed passes, Portugal failed to convert chances and allowed DR Congo to create more dangerous opportunities. The result raises questions about Portugal's effectiveness heading into future matches in the tournament.
- •Match ended in a 1-1 draw
- •Ronaldo had a limited impact on the game
- •Portugal dominated possession but struggled to score
- •DR Congo created more goal-scoring chances
- •The team must improve for future World Cup matches
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Watching Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup was honestly depressing
"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest athletes of our generation. But watching him vs. DR Congo was not fun.
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