Luis Diaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan
Colombia arrived at the World Cup with dreams of redemption after missing out on Qatar in 2022. Although it was tense at times, the Cafeteros got off to a strong start.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the hero of their shock draw with Spain, will be joined by his mother at the World Cup after the United States government waived visa fees.
Explainer-How soccer’s eligibility rules work and their impact on the World Cup
ATLANTA, June 17 : Morocco’s impressive performance against Brazil on the opening weekend of the World Cup and the shock draw that tiny Cape Verde forced against Spain came from a foundation of studious assimilation of players from around Europe, vastly strengthening their side with talent from the diaspora.
4 Takeaways From DR Congo's World Cup Draw Against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal
As far as Portugal manager Roberto Martínez is concerned, I am sure he is saying: Houston, we have a problem.
Portugal, Ronaldo frustrated in opening draw with Congo DR - ESPN
Congo DR produced a stunning result at the 2026 World Cup as the African side won their first-ever point in the tournament by holding one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday.
DR Congo score 1st World Cup goal, pull out surprise draw vs. Portugal
TEXAS: Yoane Wissa scored a goal in first-half stoppage time and the Democratic Republic of Congo pulled off a surprising 1-1 draw against Portugal in the opening World Cup game for each side to begin Group K play at Houston on Wednesday. Portugal dominated possession but had just one shot on goal as DR Congo goaltender Lionel Mpasi finished without a save. It allowed DR Congo to earn a point in the country’s second-ever World Cup appearance and first since 1974 when it was known as Zaire. DR Congo’s draw was one of the more stunning results of early World Cup action, alongside the 0-0 draw Cape Verde orchestrated in their World Cup debut against a tournament favorite in Spain on Monday. Joao Neves scored an early goal for Portugal, which owned possession for 60 percent of the match and completed 791 passes to 263 for DR Congo and yet were unable to secure the victory. Due to the draw, Portugal fell two spots to seventh in the FIFA/Coca Cola World Rankings. DR Congo rose three spots to No.
Portugal limited to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.