Portugal drew 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of the Congo during their opening 2026 World Cup match as Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the net.João Neves gave the favorites an early lead before Yoane Wissa secured a historic equalizer for the tournament newcomers.The aging Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to influence play during his ninety minutes on the field despite Portugal controlling possession.Coach
Roberto Martínez admitted the team requires tactical adjustments following this frustrating result in their first group stage fixture.