A French World Cup winner criticizes Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, according to NDTV. The match result leaves Portugal with a point after drawing in their first game of the tournament. Following the performance, the former French international delivers a blunt assessment of Ronaldo’s showing, saying the team needs goals and implying Ronaldo’s output was not sufficient. The report focuses on the veteran’s comments rather than detailing specific match events. Portugal and DR Congo both take part in the opening fixture, which ends with both sides level at 1-1. The criticism centers on the expectations placed on Ronaldo as Portugal’s high-profile forward and on the perceived lack of effectiveness in the draw. The sources provided do not include direct responses from Ronaldo or Portugal officials, nor do they offer additional perspectives from other outlets or analysts.