New York (Lord Media): The opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo ended in a 1-1 draw. Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance fell short of expectations, while his message went viral on social media.
After the match, Ronaldo posted on the social media platform ‘X’ stating that the start was not as expected, but the tournament is still long. He expressed his determination to focus on the next match.
Portugal was considered the favorite, but DR Congo’s strong defensive strategy limited the European team to a single point. During the match, Ronaldo had limited possession and failed to score.
For Portugal, Joao Neves scored with a header from a brilliant cross by Pedro Neto in the sixth minute, but DR Congo equalized with a goal by Yoane Wissa in the added time of the first half.
The match ended with a 1-1 scoreline, leaving Portugal needing to improve their performance in the next match to strengthen their position in the tournament.
