Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener on Wednesday, with the match leaving Cristiano Ronaldo goalless. Reports describe the Portugal captain, 41, as having a limited impact during the game despite playing the full 90 minutes. Several outlets say he did not record a decisive attacking moment and that his efforts were minimal, including scuffed or weak chances, with one outlet noting Portugal failed to translate possession into clear scoring opportunities. DR Congo take the lead through Joao Neves, and Portugal level later to secure the draw, though the specifics of the equaliser are not detailed across the provided excerpts. Multiple sources also frame the result as surprising, pointing to a broader opening-day pattern where other major tournament stars scored in their matches. Yahoo Sports and Sky Sports highlight Ronaldo’s lack of goals and describe his performance as underwhelming. Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng add that the 1-1 draw extends Ronaldo’s major-tournament goal drought or unwanted scoring run. Online reaction and trolling are mentioned by NDTV, reflecting that Ronaldo’s scoreless appearance stands out in the early stages of the tournament.