Roberto Martínez: "It's part of what the World Cup is, now it's time to analyze"

Roberto Martínez offered his analysis following Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

"We started the game very well. Scoring the goal slightly altered our approach to the box. We began to focus solely on ball retention and failed to reach the final third. This gave DR Congo an opportunity to regroup. The goal conceded before halftime came from a set-piece. We know they are a team that works well on set-pieces. It's part of what the World Cup is all about. Now it's time to analyze, to evaluate, but I liked the attitude," he stated, speaking to Sport TV.

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