Cristiano Ronaldo’s silence spoke almost as loudly as Portugal’s disappointing result.
After Portugal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Portuguese captain did not stop to speak with reporters, fueling speculation after an underwhelming performance in Houston.
The 41-year-old endured a difficult night, missing key chances as Portugal failed to capitalize on their early lead. With criticism mounting over his display, many expected Ronaldo to face the media. Instead, the superstar chose to break his silence later on social media, urging supporters to keep believing and insisting Portugal’s World Cup journey is “far from over.”
The result has piled pressure on Roberto Martínez’s side ahead of their next group match, with questions growing over whether Portugal can quickly rediscover the form that made them one of the tournament favorites.
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