World Cup 2026: Resilient DR Congo hold off Ronaldo's Portugal onslaught

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World Cup 2026: Resilient DR Congo hold off Ronaldo's Portugal onslaught
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Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston as the African underdogs showed remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's favourites. João Neves gave the Portuguese an early lead, but Yoane Wissa's equaliser just before half-time earned the Leopards a crucial point in their first World Cup appearance since 1974.

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