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Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal national football team lined up in red home kit before the national anthem, illustrative of the Seleção's World Cup 2026 campaign.

Portugal Books a 1-1 Stalemate Against DR Congo at the World Cup 2026 Opener in Houston — João Neves Heads the Fifth-Minute Lift, Yoane Wissa Equalises on the Stroke of Half-Time and Ronaldo's Major-Tournament Goal Drought Stretches to Ten Games

Portugal opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston. João Neves headed home after five minutes, Yoane Wissa equalised on the stroke of half-time, and a João Cancelo strike was ruled offside in the second half.