'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their opening 2026 World Cup match, with Ronaldo missing several chances. Other top players like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi scored multiple goals in earlier games, while Ronaldo struggled to make a strong impact.Key Facts
- Portugal and DR Congo ended their match in a 1-1 draw.
- Ronaldo missed two good chances in the second half.
- Ronaldo is trying to become the first man to score in six different World Cups.
- Portugal had 75% ball possession but only managed seven shots on goal with one on target.
- Other stars like Mbappe, Haaland, and Messi scored multiple goals in earlier World Cup matches.
- Ronaldo has not scored in 10 major tournament games in a row.
- Former players and commentators questioned Portugal’s coach for keeping Ronaldo on the field despite his struggles.
- Ronaldo has nearly 1,000 career goals for club and country combined.
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