2026 World Cup: "The confidence they gained made the match difficult", Roberto Martinez (Portugal coach)

Author: Afuane AhmedPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Portugal

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2026 World Cup: "The confidence they gained made the match difficult", Roberto Martinez (Portugal coach)

After a 1-1 draw between Portugal and DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said that the confidence gained by the Congolese made the match difficult. He praised the opponent's performance, noting they equalized just before halftime.

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