Cristiano Ronaldo’s First Comments After Portugal’s Draw with DR Congo in World Cup 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Portugal national team, reached out to fans following the team’s draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal was held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a match held on Wednesday evening at the NRG Stadium in the United States, marking their first group stage encounter in the tournament.

Ronaldo took to his official page on social media platform X to express his thoughts: “This was not the start we hoped for, but it is not over yet. Let us hold our heads high and focus on the next match.”.

Portugal finds itself in Group 11 of the 2026 World Cup alongside teams from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, and Uzbekistan, creating an early and intense battle for qualification to the next round.

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan Match Schedule in World Cup 2026

The Portuguese team is set to face Uzbekistan in a critical second group stage match during the World Cup.

The match between Portugal and Uzbekistan will kick off at 8 PM on Tuesday, June 23. Fans can catch all the action live on Qatari sports channels beIN Sports.