Portugal held to draw by DR Congo as Ronaldo struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to secure a win against DR Congo, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on June 17, 2026. Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves, but DR Congo equalized just before halftime with a goal from Yoane Wissa. Despite having 75% possession and multiple opportunities, Portugal struggled to capitalize on their chances, with Ronaldo missing two notable attempts in the second half. This draw leaves Portugal needing to regroup for their next match in the tournament.
- •Ronaldo had two missed chances in the second half.
- •Portugal led early but conceded just before halftime.
- •The draw marks a disappointing start for Portugal in the tournament.
- •Ronaldo has gone 10 games without scoring in major tournaments.
- •Portugal had only one shot on target apart from their goal.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
- 9:42 PMBBC Sport — 'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
- 9:42 PMBBC News — 'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle - BBC
"Three football superstars delivered for their countries on the sport's biggest stage on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener.
"Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
"Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:48 PM'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 9:42 PM'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
Three football superstars delivered for their countries on the sport's biggest stage on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener.
- BBC NewsJun 17, 2026, 9:42 PM'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle - BBC
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
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