Seattle, June 18:
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating outing as Portugal were held to a draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup clash, dropping crucial points in the group stage. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, Portugal failed to convert their superiority into a winning result.
Portugal started strongly, with Ronaldo leading the attack alongside a dynamic midfield, but DR Congo showed resilience with disciplined defending and quick counterattacks. The African side capitalised on a defensive lapse to score, putting pressure on Portugal, who were forced to chase the game for large spells.
Although Portugal managed to find an equaliser, they could not secure a winner despite late pressure. The result leaves their qualification hopes delicately poised, with upcoming matches now becoming must-win encounters to progress further in the tournament.