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.
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Mental strength and tactical acumen took DR Congo to Portugal draw, says coach
HOUSTON, June 17 : Democratic Republic of Congo will celebrate their first point at a World Cup in their 1-1 draw with Portugal on Wednesday, but are steeled for the challengers ahead and are determined this will not be the pinnacle of their tournament.
Portugal coach Martinez unruffled by DR Congo draw
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal coach Roberto Martinez was unfazed on Wednesday by his side's unexpected 1-1 World Cup draw with unheralded Democratic Republic of Congo and said his side showed "extraordinary" attitude but still had work to do.
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.
Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not the man to lead his country to World Cup success.
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic Republic of Congo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation's return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.
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.