Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended his usage of Cristiano Ronaldo and said emotions were a primary factor in a World Cup draw with the DR Congo.

Colombia made a winning return to the World Cup by defeating debutants Uzbekistan. After failing to qualify for the 2022 competition, Colombia secured a victory at the Estadio Azt

DR Congo made their World Cup debut 52 years ago. They were beaten by Scotland, Yugoslavia and Brazil, and conceded 14 goals without reply. They didn't qualify for the next 12 tournaments, but they're back now and what a way to announce themselves.

Díaz’s father, Luis Manuel Díaz, however, spent 13 days in captivity. Luis Manuel Díaz was finally returned on Nov. 9 to members of the United Nations and Catholic Church officials after extensive negotiations between the ELN,

The last time the Democratic Republic of Congo made the World Cup, the country was called Zaire, Richard Nixon was about to resign from the presidency and the Sony Walkman had yet to be invented. DR Congo's game against Portugal on Wednesday in Houston will be the team's first appearance on a World Cup pitch since 1974.