Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Wednesday.
DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point after fighting back from an early deficit to frustrate one of the tournament favourites.
Recall that João Neves gave Portugal the lead in the sixth minute when he headed home to put his side ahead.
Yoane Wissa equalised in first-half stoppage time, scoring DR Congo’s first-ever World Cup goal to restore parity before the break.
Cristiano Ronaldo, making a record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance, struggled to influence proceedings and failed to find the back of the net.
Despite dominating possession for most of the game, Portugal failed to create enough clear-cut chances to secure victory.
DR Congo remained disciplined defensively throughout the second half and successfully resisted Portugal’s late pressure.
The result leaves both teams with one point each in Group K as they continue their quest for a place in the knockout stage.
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