Portugal and DR Congo play to a 1-1 draw in Portugal’s World Cup Group K opening match. Portugal take the lead early when midfielder Joao Neves heads the ball into the net in the sixth minute. After scoring, Portugal control much of the match in terms of possession, but they fail to turn their dominance into additional clear-cut goal-scoring opportunities.
DR Congo, who create fewer chances overall, respond before half-time. The equaliser comes just before the break as Yoane Wissa scores DR Congo’s first goal at a World Cup, levelling the score at 1-1. After the goal, the match remains competitive, but neither side scores again, and the game ends level.
The result means Portugal drop points in their first match, while DR Congo earn their first ever World Cup point.
