Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday during their opening Group K clash of the 2026 World Cup. The result saw the African underdogs show remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's pre-tournament favorites.
João Neves gave the Portuguese an early lead with an opening goal. However, Yoane Wissa earned the Leopards a crucial point by equalizing in first-half injury time.
The draw marks a stunning result for DR Congo in their first World Cup appearance since 1974. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates begin their quest for a maiden Cup trophy with a split of the points.