Texas, June 18 -- Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez called for improvement after his side was held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, saying the team must quickly assess their performance and move forward in the tournament.

"We do have to improve. We have to be very self-critical," Martinez was quoted as saying by Reuters.

Reflecting on the match, he said it was important for the team to evaluate their display and remain accountable, adding that the World Cup "is like that" and Portugal must continue their work while staying focused on recovery and preparation.

"Our responsibility here, I think, is to assess this match, be self-critical, and that's the bottom line ... the World Cup is like that. We contin...