"Ronaldo Can't Keep Up with Messi" and "Disappointing Debut": The World's View on Portugal-DR Congo

Portugal endured a false start to their 2026 World Cup campaign. In their opening group stage match, Roberto Martínez's squad, known as the 'Seleção das Quinas,' could only manage a draw against DR Congo.

International media has been closely following the National Team's journey, with Portugal widely tipped as one of the favorites to lift the World Cup. Foreign press highlighted Portugal's "disappointing debut," also noting that Cristiano Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet.