Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener
Summary
Portugal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw in their first match of the 2026 World Cup. Portugal scored early, but DR Congo, appearing in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, equalized late and earned their first ever point in the tournament.Key Facts
- Portugal’s Joao Neves scored a goal in the 6th minute.
- DR Congo’s Yoane Wissa scored a header near the end of the first half.
- DR Congo returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, when they were known as Zaire.
- This match was Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup, equaling a record.
- Portugal had more possession but failed to score a winning goal.
- Some Portuguese players wore wristbands in memory of former teammate Diogo Jota, who died last year.
- DR Congo’s preparations were affected by an Ebola outbreak in their country.
- Ronaldo missed a few scoring chances during the match.
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