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Cristiano Ronaldo faces media backlash as pundits slam Portugal's display against DR Congo

The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup.

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What Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in Portugal’s damaging draw against DR Congo

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The Independent UK

Thierry Henry perfectly explains what Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in Portugal’s World Cup draw with DR Congo

Ronaldo failed to score as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the African minnows in Houston on Wednesday

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2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: USMNT Eyeing Deep Run After First Week of Games

The best game of the tournament on July 4, a showdown between Messi and Ronaldo, history repeating itself for the USMNT is all on the cards.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup day seven highlights: Harry Kane helps England to a winning start, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are held by DR Congo and Ghana leave it late to beat Panama

England got off to a winning start with an impressive attacking display against Croatia but Portugal were held to a draw

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Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo in disappointing opener

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by debutants Congo in their opening World Cup match. Joao Neves opened the scoring for Portugal, but Yoane Wissa equalized for Congo in stoppage time, marking their first-ever World Cup goal. Ronaldo, appearing in his sixth World Cup, missed opportunities…

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Thierry Henry Eviscerates Cristiano Ronaldo With Brutal Seven-Word Message

Ronaldo responds to the wave of backlash which his wayward performance for Portugal against DR Congo inspired.

Sports Illustrated

SPO:Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

AAP

Who is the referee for Ghana vs Panama?

Ghana will kick off their Group L proceedings against Panama this evening, but who is the referee?

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Record in Lackluster Portugal Opener

The Portugal captain keeps making history.

Sports Illustrated

England could be lining up tantalising second round clash with PORTUGAL after win vs Croatia

England beat Croatia 4-2 - just as in 2004 - to line up a potential clash with Portugal… just as in 2004

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Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener

HOUSTON: ⁠Portugal ⁠and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after being ‌held to a 1-1 draw by Group K rivals Democratic Republic of Congo in their World Cup clash in ⁠a sodden Houston on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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One Nation leader criticised for sowing division with speech about ‘monocultural’ Australia; US president hails deal as averting ‘world depression’

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Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Cristiano Ronaldo fails to score as Yoane Wissa strikes

Newcastle’s Wissa scored the equaliser as the Democratic Republic of Congo frustrated Portugal at the start of Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup…

Sports Illustrated

The Uncomfortable Truth: Is Cristiano Ronaldo Holding Portugal Back?

The five-time Ballon d’Or was a passenger in Portugal’s disappointing 2026 World Cup opener.

The Independent UK

‘That is embarrassing’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal boss slammed after big World Cup call

Ronaldo, 41, failed to get on the scoresheet as Portugal drew 1-1 to DR Congo in their World Cup opener in Houston

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SPO:Ronaldo fails to fire as Portugal held by DR Congo

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

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AAP

Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

The Independent UK

10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego

WORLD CUP 2026: Comment: Ronaldo’s goalless display against DR Congo is the latest warning for Roberto Martinez, writes Richard Jolly, though there is little sign that the Portugal manager will take the decision to remove the 41-year-old for the sake of the team

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Player Ratings vs. DR Congo: Ronaldo Extends Frustrating Four-Year Wait

For all its dominance of the ball, Portugal couldn’t find a way through and ended the Group K opener frustrated at 1–1.

The Guardian - UK

Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal

Newcastle striker becomes first DR Congo player to score at a World Cup, cancelling out João Neves’ opener, while Cristiano Ronaldo underwhelms for Portugal

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo made an unusual gesture in Portugal vs DR Congo, and it's not the first time

Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted doing something that really didn't help his team's cause in the World Cup

France 24

World Cup 2026: Resilient DR Congo hold off Ronaldo's Portugal onslaught

Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston as the African underdogs showed remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's favourites. João Neves gave the Portuguese an early lead, but Yoane Wissa's equaliser just before half-time earned the Leopards a crucial point in their first World…

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo is holding Portugal back: and it wouldn't be good for football if he wins the World Cup

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is the obvious weak link in Roberto Martinez' squad: yet if he wins this tournament, what does it say about football?

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