India, June 19 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's underwhelming display against DR Congo has put the Portugal captain under scrutiny after their disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup. Entering the match as heavy favourites, Portugal were expected to dominate proceedings with the quality at their disposal, but they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw.

The Portuguese struggled to create clear-cut chances, with their star-studded midfield trio of Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves unable to produce the creativity needed to break down a disciplined DR Congo defence. Ronaldo, meanwhile, endured a quiet outing in front of goal and failed to register a single shot on target. After the final whistle, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner faced criticis...