Portugal vs DR Congo FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Two Sitters As Portugal Held To 1-1 Draw

Portugal vs DR Congo FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: The game ended 1-1 as Joao Neves scored in the fifth minute with a header. In the fifth minute of added time and the last piece of action in the first half, Yoane Wissa equalized with a fine headed effort. No goals were scored in the second haf as Congo managed to secure their first-ever point in a World Cup match in history.

Portugal dominated possession but did not create any big chance. In fact, Congo had more shots, a better XG, and more shots on target than them.

Portugal vs DR Congo Match Stats

* Possession: Portugal 75% – 25% DR Congo
* Expected Goals (xG): Portugal 0.64 – 0.82 DR Congo
* Total Shots: Portugal 7 – 8 DR Congo
* Shots on Target: Portugal 1 – 2 DR Congo
* Touches in Opposition Box: Portugal 29 – 11 DR Congo
* Big Chances: Portugal 0 – 1 DR Congo
* Big Chances Missed: Portugal 0 – 0 DR Congo
* Accurate Passes: Portugal 724 (92%) – 197 (78%) DR Congo

* Yellow Cards: Portugal 3 – 1 DR Congo
* Corners: Portugal 5 – 4 DR Congo

Starting XI, Subs, And Player Ratings (as per FOTMOB)

**Portugal Player Ratings**

Diogo Costa – 6.9
Tomas Araujo – 7.3
Renato Veiga – 6.8
Nuno Mendes – 6.4 (72′)
Vitinha – 6.8 (83′)
Pedro Neto – 6.9 (72′)
Bruno Fernandes – 7.0
Cristiano Ronaldo – 6.7
Joao Neves – 8.1 ⭐
Bernardo Silva – 5.7 (46′)
Joao Cancelo – 7.1

**Substitutes**

Francisco Conceicao – 6.4 (on 46′)
Nelson Semedo – 6.0 (on 72′)
Rafael Leao – 6.1 (on 72′)
Goncalo Ramos – N/A (on 83′)

**DR Congo Player Ratings**

Lionel Mpasi-Nzau – 6.7
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7.3 (85′)
Mukau – 6.6 (57′)
Mbemba – 7.0
Moutoussamy – 6.4
Tunzebe – 6.5
Wissa – 7.5 (85′)
Kayembe – 7.3 (74′)
Masuaku – 7.6 (74′)
Bakambu – 7.1 (85′)
Kapuadi – 6.9

**Substitutes**

Noah Sadiki – 6.6 (on 57′)
Joris Kayembe Ditu – 6.6 (on 74′)
Charles Pickel – 6.0 (on 74′)
Gedeon Kalulu – N/A (on 85′)
Simon Banza – N/A (on 85′)

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