World Cup 2026: Resilient DR Congo hold off Ronaldo's Portugal onslaught
Summary
Portugal and DR Congo played a 1-1 draw at the 2026 World Cup in Houston. Portugal scored first, but DR Congo equalized just before halftime, earning a valuable point in their first World Cup since 1974.Key Facts
- João Neves scored early for Portugal in the 6th minute.
- Yoane Wissa scored an equalizer for DR Congo in stoppage time before halftime.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 years old, led Portugal and had key chances but missed a big opportunity.
- Portugal dominated possession with about 75% control of the ball.
- DR Congo showed strong defense and kept pressure on Portugal’s attackers.
- Portugal made several substitutions during the match, trying to find a winning goal.
- A VAR (Video Assistant Referee) call disallowed a Portugal goal due to offside.
- Both teams now face tough competition in Group K, which includes Colombia and Uzbekistan.
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