World Cup: Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Group K opener

Portugal were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, as the African side earned a valuable point in Houston.
Portugal made a bright start and took the lead in the sixth minute through João Neves, who headed home from a cross by Pedro Neto to give Roberto Martinez’s side an early advantage.
DR Congo responded strongly and found an equaliser in first-half stoppage time when Yoane Wissa rose highest to power home a header from an Arthur Masuaku corner, scoring his country’s first World Cup goal in more than five decades.
DR Congo responded strongly and found an equaliser in first-half stoppage time when Y...