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Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Co fail to shine as underdogs claim deserved point
Дата публикации: 17-06-2026 19:59:29
Recap Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Portugal begin their World Cup campaign in Group K against DR Congo in Houston.
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By Michael Pavitt
We will wrap up things here after DR Congo earned an impressive point against Portugal.
Thanks for following along with us and stay across Daily Mail Sport for all your World Cup news and updates.
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19:55
By Michael Pavitt
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19:41
Martinez has also come to Ronaldo's defence after he walked straight down the tunnel at full time, while his team-mates stayed out on the pitch.
It's the first game in the World Cup, we don't have the right habits yet,' Martinez said.The end of the game has changed a bit [in the World Cup]. There's a lot of work with interviews.
'The players aren't sure if they need to stay, go to the locker room, come back. We'll adjust.'
19:29
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has been giving his initial reaction to LiveModeTV.
Martinez has stressed he was happy with the attitude of his players, but says it is now time to 'evaluate and analyse'.
We started the game very well. Scoring the goal changed things a bit because of our lack of attacking runs into the box.We started just trying to keep possession and didn't get into the final third. That gave DR Congo an opportunity to regroup and start again.
The goal before halftime came from a set piece. We know they work very well and that's part of the World Cup.
Now it's time to evaluate and analyse. But I liked the attitude.
The second half was much more incisive, we got into the final third and that's part of the World Cup process. It's better to have a performance like that in the group stage.
The attitude was very good and the individual aspects we need to grow during the World Cup were present in the game.
19:24
19:22
A draw in the opening match is far from a disaster for Portugal as far as qualification for the knock-out stages is concerned.
There will be questions though for Roberto Martinez after their failure to break down DR Congo.
Cristiano Ronaldo's role could well be another talking point. Ronaldo had just 25 touches across the 90 minutes.
19:14
You feared for DR Congo when they conceded early against Portugal, but they settled well and merited their equaliser.
Their defensive unit was excellent and Wissa worked hard up front and carried a threat throughout.
A first World Cup goal and point was the reward. DR Congo will now feel they have a chance of making the knock-out stages.
19:08
As Portugal clap fans, no sign of Ronaldo. Seems to have left the scene and headed down the tunnel.
19:04
A rather quick getaway from Ronaldo, who is one of the first players to head down the tunnel.
The same cannot be said for DR Congo players, who are out on the pitch celebrating and taking the adulation from their fans.
The majority of the Portugal squad are now applauding their own fans, but the faces of their players and supporters are ones of disappointment.
19:00
A historic first point for DR Congo at the World Cup and fully merited against an uninspiring Portugal.
The cameras pan first to a stony faced Roberto Martinez, then to a similarly glum Cristiano Ronaldo.
18:58
Corner to Portugal. Last minute.
Well claimed by Mpasi.
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