Ronaldo and Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup 2026 opener

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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.

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