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Portugal great Ronaldo fails to score in a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo at the World Cup

by By Kristie Rieken AP Sports Writer
| June 17, 2026 4:23 PM

HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World Cup. After Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored in their opening matches, the 41-year-old Ronaldo couldn’t find the net in Portugal's 1-1 draw with Congo.

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