Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play his first World Cup match in the United States in nearly 12 years when Portugal begin their tournament against DR Congo. The teams are scheduled to face each other in Portugal’s FIFA World Cup opener in Houston, marking Ronaldo’s return to US soil for a competitive match since his last appearance in the country in 2014. Multiple reports state the matchup will serve as the start of Portugal’s World Cup campaign, with Ronaldo expected to feature in the opening game. The coverage also focuses on the match location and significance of the return, highlighting the long gap between Ronaldo playing in the US in 2014 and the upcoming World Cup fixture. Both outlets provide the same core details: the opponent is DR Congo, the tournament is the FIFA World Cup, and the game takes place in Houston. They also note the timing as Ronaldo’s first match in the US since 2014, underscoring the milestone for both the player and the Portuguese squad as they kick off the tournament.