World Cup 2026: Resilient DR Congo hold off Ronaldo's Portugal onslaught
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup's group phase begins with prominent matches on June 17, featuring Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo and England facing Croatia in a top-tier group contest. Portugal, guided by coach Roberto Martínez, enters as a title contender with a talented squad headlined by Cristiano Ronaldo in his sixth World Cup appearance. England seeks to break a 60-year drought in major tournament success.
Moderate: Moderate outlets present a critical, analytical view of Ronaldo's age and declining form, with some explicitly questioning whether the 41-year-old veteran should be a starter for Portugal despite the team's overall strength.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets emphasize Portugal's championship potential and talented squad while portraying Ronaldo optimistically, highlighting coach Martínez's confidence in his enthusiasm and readiness.
Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston as the African underdogs showed remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's favorites.
João Neves gave the Portuguese an early lead, but Yoane Wissa's equaliser just before half-time earned the Leopards a crucial point in their first World Cup appearance since 1974. ...
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