QtrendsPortugal stunned by DR Congo draw in World Cup upset
Portugal were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by DR Congo in a major World Cup upset. Cristiano Ronaldo started his sixth World Cup campaign but failed to make a decisive impact as DR Congo scored their historic first-ever World Cup goal. The result throws Group H wide open and raises questions about Portugal's title credentials.
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Ronaldo starts sixth World Cup campaign as Portugal face DR Congo
(The Independent)
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