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HOUSTON, Texas — Portugal's quest for a strong start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup was slowed Wednesday afternoon as tournament newcomers DR Congo earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium. Despite an early breakthrough from João Neves and the presence of veteran star Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal was unable to secure all three points against a determined Congolese side making its first World Cup appearance since 1974. Portugal wasted little time asserting control. In the sixth minute, Pedro...

Belgium opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, as Romelu Lukaku made an immediate impact off the bench to rescue a point for his side. Egypt looked on course for a landmark victory after Emam Ashour produced a standout finish to put his team ahead. The goal gave Egypt belief in a match where they showed sharp attacking intent and defensive organization, aiming to secure what would have been their first-ever World Cup win. Belgium, however, responded...

HOUSTON — In one of the most stunning early moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Curacao delivered a shockwave across the tournament by scoring its first-ever World Cup goal against four-time champions Germany, igniting celebrations among thousands of traveling supporters inside NRG Stadium. The breakthrough came in the Group E clash on Sunday, when 22-year-old defender Livano Comenencia found the net to level the match after Germany had opened the scoring inside the first six minutes. The...