DRC: Cristiano Ronaldo fails, Leopards plunge Portugal into tactical dilemma for the rest of the 2026 World Cup

Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their first Group K match of the 2026 World Cup in Houston. João Neves opened the scoring in the 6th minute, but Yoane Wissa equalized with a header just before halftime. Ronaldo, 41, played 90 minutes without impact, and Portugal registered only one shot on target. Coach Roberto Martinez now faces a tactical dilemma ahead of facing Uzbekistan.