Phil Cartwright discusses Yoanne Wissa scoring DR Congo's first ever World Cup goal.

Portugal and Congo tied 1-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener. Cristiano Ronaldo and Yoane Wissa made history. See the result and highlights.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate. Yoane Wissa's goal in Houston — also a first in his nation's short World Cup history — secured a point against a star-studded Portugal side that included all-time great Cristiano Ronaldo.

Yoanne Wissa's dramatic equalizer against Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026 marked DR Congo's first-ever goal in the tournament, ending a 52-year drought. Five years prior, Wissa faced a life-threatening acid attack.

Democratic Republic of Congo will celebrate their first point at a World Cup in their 1-1 draw with Portugal on Wednesday, but are steeled for the challengers ahead and ​are determined this will not be the pinnacle of their tournament.

While his archrival Lionel Messi started Argentina's defence with a fine performance, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score as Portugal were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by a fighting Congo DR in a Group K match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston Stadium in Houston on Wednesday.

Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.