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Portugal draws 1-1 with DR Congo in underwhelming World Cup debut

Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener; Martinez defends Ronaldo's full 90-minute performance

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Khaled Mahmoud

3d ago· 1 min readenNews
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Summary

Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener, with 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo playing the full 90 minutes despite registering only 25 touches and struggling to influence the game. Manager Roberto Martinez defended keeping Ronaldo on the pitch, citing his goal-scoring ability, while fans and pundits questioned the captain's continued presence in the starting XI after a frustrating performance.

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Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has stood firm in his support of Cristiano Ronaldo despite the veteran striker enduring a frustrating afternoon in their 2026 World Cup opener. The Selecao were held to a shock 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston and Ronaldo pla

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