Texas, June 17 -- Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has become only the second men's player in history to feature in six FIFA World Cups, joining Argentina's Lionel Messi in the elite list during his side's clash against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ronaldo's appearance in the match against DR Congo marked another milestone in his extraordinary international career, extending his record-breaking longevity at the highest level of world football.

However, Portugal endured a frustrating start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after being held to a 1-1 draw by a spirited DR Congo side.

Earlier, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi scripted history by becoming the first-ever men's player to feature in six FIFA World Cups, achieving t...