Congo stuns Portugal with historic draw in World Cup opener (opens original article in a new tab)

Congo stunned Portugal with a 1-1 draw in the World Cup 2026 opener, scoring its first goal and earning its first point in the tournament.

• Congo drew 1-1 with Portugal in the World Cup 2026 opener
• Congo scored its first World Cup goal and earned its first point in the tournament
• Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo missed key chances and faced defensive challenges