Portugal take on DR Congo at Houston Stadium in the opening Group K clash today (DATE). As Lionel Messi's defending champions Argentina, Vinicius-powered Brazil, star-studded France, and versatile Germany lay down their markers with big wins,

Yoanne Wissa's dramatic equalizer against Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026 marked DR Congo's first-ever goal in the tournament, ending a 52-year drought. Five years prior, Wissa faced a life-threatening acid attack.

Cristiano Ronaldo has had to wait almost a week to have his say at this World Cup but his first appearance was a huge anti-climax as Portugal laboured to a draw against Democratic Republic of Congo. It ended with him disappearing straight down the tunnel while his team-mates remained on the pitch.

Portugal and Congo tied 1-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener. Cristiano Ronaldo and Yoane Wissa made history. See the result and highlights.

Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.

Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal to salvage a shock 1-1 draw with Portugal in their World Cup opener in Houston Stadium.