DR Congo announced its return to the World Cup stage with a statement result, holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Houston. Making their first tournament appearance in 50 years — and their first under the name DR Congo — the Africans repeatedly frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese attack, turning a match many expected Portugal to control into one of the opening round’s many surprises. Portugal 1:1 DR Congo ⚽️ | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage 📅 June 17, 2026 🏟 Houston Stadium 📍 Houston, Texas, USA im Auftrag von eibner.pressefoto ⚠️ Werbung wegen Markenerkennung – redaktioneller Beitrag zu einer Sportveranstaltung, nicht gesponsert – nur zur redaktionellen Nutzung © Usage subject to agreed license fee & mandatory credit required. Nutzung nur gegen vereinbarte Lizenzgebühr. Obligatorischer Hinweis erforderlich. #sportsphotography #pressefotograf #sportfotograf #worldcup2026 #fifaworldcup