Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Portugal's World Cup debut ended in a draw against DR Congo after an early goal from João Neves was canceled out by Yoane Wissa's equalizer just before halftime. Despite multiple attacking substitutions in the second half, Portugal could not regain the lead as DR Congo maintained pressure. Social media reacted to the match, with criticisms directed at Cristiano Ronaldo following comparisons to other star players. The match highlights are available for viewing.
- •Portugal scored first with João Neves in the opening minutes.
- •DR Congo equalized with Yoane Wissa just before halftime.
- •Portugal made attacking substitutions but struggled to score again.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo faced social media scrutiny after the match.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal draw with DR Congo, CR7 gets the blame, watch highlights 📹
"Portugal started their World Cup debut in dominant fashion and opened the scoring early, with a goal from João Neves. However, the Portuguese national team slowed down and allowed DR Congo to respond...
"Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:25 PMPortugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener
Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:12 PMPortugal draw with DR Congo, CR7 gets the blame, watch highlights 📹
Portugal started their World Cup debut in dominant fashion and opened the scoring early, with a goal from João Neves. However, the Portuguese national team slowed down and allowed DR Congo to respond...
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