India, June 18 -- Cristiano Ronaldo endured a disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo, one of the early surprises of the tournament. Many expected Portugal to dominate given the quality in their squad, but Congo proved a stubborn opponent and caused problems throughout the contest. In fact, Portugal managed only seven shots on target and finished with a lower expected goals (xG) figure than their opponents, highlighting their struggles in attack. Ronaldo failed to find the net and was unable to make the decisive impact expected of him on football's biggest stage. His performance drew scrutiny, with questions once again being raised about his role in the starting XI as Portugal look to...