Ronaldo Frustrated as DR Congo Snatches 1-1 Draw in World Cup Qualifier

DR Congo produced a stirring performance to hold Portugal 1-1 in their opening Group K match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Joao Neves gave Portugal the lead in the sixth minute, but Yoane Wissa struck deep into first-half stoppage time to level for the visitors. Cristiano Ronaldo found chances hard to come by against a disciplined Congolese defence. Portugal dominated possession after the break, with Bruno Fernandes rattling the woodwork and Joao Cancelo seeing a goal ruled out for offside. Cedric Bakambu hit the post for DR Congo, and goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau stood firm under late pressure. Portugal now head to face Uzbekistan, while DR Congo will look to build on this result when they take on Colombia.

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