DR Congo Stuns Portugal in 1-1 World Cup Draw as Ronaldo’s Drought Deepens

Portugal’s 2026 World Cup opener ended in a surprising 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston. Despite 80% possession, Cristiano Ronaldo recorded no goals, assists or chances created in the first half. At 41, he became the oldest starter in World Cup history but extended his goal drought to ten consecutive major-tournament matches, missing 33 attempts along the way. DR Congo celebrated a historic milestone when Yoane Wissa’s header in injury time ended a 52-year World Cup scoring drought, cancelling out João Neves’s early strike for Portugal.

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