Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal shocked in 1-1 draw! DR Congo score first-ever FIFA World Cup goal: Action in images

Yoane Wissa scored for DR Congo as they held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup opener.

Published on: Jun 18, 2026 1:18 AM IST

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DR Congo held Group K opponents Portugal to a 1-1 in their FIFA World Cup campaign opener in Houston. (REUTERS)

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The Europeans started on a strong note as Joao Neves converted his header in the sixth minute. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

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But DR Congo didn't give up, and kept up the tempo. (REUTERS)

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Then Yoane Wissa found the equaliser just before half-time, scoring a header past Diogo Costa. (REUTERS)

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In the second half, both teams started on equal footing. (REUTERS)

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Cristiano Ronaldo missed two golden chances. (AFP)

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Bruno Fernandes came the closest towards the end of the second half as his long range shot went wide. (REUTERS)

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With the match ending as a 1-1 draw, DR Congo scripted a historic result. They also got their first-ever WC goal. (Getty Images via AFP)