When Yoane Wissa rose highest in stoppage time at Houston’s NRG Stadium to meet a cross from Arthur Masuaku and head past Diogo Costa, he did far more than rescue a point for DR Congo against Portugal.

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.

In a few hours, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will be standing under the bright lights of Houston Stadium as Democratic Republic of the Congo makes its first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Houston's second FIFA World Cup match day has arrived.

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

Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal to salvage a shock 1-1 draw with Portugal in their World Cup opener in Houston Stadium.

Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal to grab them a shock 1-1 draw with Portugal in their Group K opener.