FIFA World Cup 2026: 1-1, Ronaldo’s magic did not work, Congo with a population of 100 million surprised Portugal with a draw.

Portugal vs DR Congo Ends in a Draw: America’s Houston stadium was packed, fans’ eyes were fixed on TV and web platforms, because Portugal was facing Democratic Republic of Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Due to the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, the whole world was taking interest in this match, but the football superstar could not score a single goal and in the end the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Joao Neves scored the first goal

This match was not as one-sided as many experts might have thought. Not much time had passed in the game when Pedro Neto put in a cross from the left and Joao Neves rose up to hit a header. He gets the right contact and the ball goes straight into the net. In this way, Portugal led 1-0 in just 6 minutes.

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First Congo missed opportunities

The Congolese team tries to put pressure on Portugal when Visa takes a shot from outside the box. Newcastle United’s striker shoots a shot between the legs of the Portuguese defender, but the shot misses the target. Then Ronaldo’s team gradually started gaining hold in the game with more possession. However, what happened just before the first half surprised everyone.

Congo equalized in the first half

Congolese player Arthur Masuaku put in a cross from the right side and Yoane Wisa jumped in the air and turned the ball to the left with his head and scored in the 45+4 minute. Congolese fans rejoiced. He can’t believe that ‘Leopards’ equalized in the last moment of the first half. This was Congo’s first goal in the World Cup and also Visa’s first goal. This moment was recorded as a historic moment for the African country with a population of 10 crores.

The second half was goalless

In the second half, both the teams tried to take the lead, the excitement among the fans was also increasing continuously, everyone expected that Cristiano Ronaldo would definitely score a goal for Portugal and help his team win, but despite the match reaching extra minutes, Congo kept the Portuguese players in check and the match ended in a draw. In Group K, Portugal and Congo have to play their next matches against Colombia and Wales.

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