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Portugal were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by minnows DR Congo in their first World Cup group game, with a Yoane Wissa effort cancelling out Joao Neves' opener. Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure up front, while Bernardo Silva also had an afternoon to forget as Roberto Martinez's side failed to live up to their billing as one of the pre-tournament favourites.

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41 year old Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead the line - watch him take the stage in his 6th World Cup without paying a single dime.

Check out our soccer expert’s Portugal vs DR Congo predictions, prior to Wednesday’s 1pm ET World Cup clash (6/17).

Cristiano Ronaldo has long defied the traditional aging process of elite athletes, and fellow former Manchester United forward Teddy Sheringham believes the Portuguese icon is nowhere near finished. Despite currently competing in Saudi Arabia and preparing for another major international tournament, the 41-year-old is being tipped to extend his professional career for another decade.

Real Madrid have secured one of the biggest coups of the summer by officially confirming the arrival of Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City. The Portuguese magician heads to the Bernabeu to lead a new era under the returning Jose Mourinho, after ending nearly a decade of dominance in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for what is widely expected to be his final appearance on the world stage as Portugal look to conquer the 2026 World Cup. However, former Premier League manager and Ronaldo’s compatriot Carlos Carvalhal believes careful management of the 41-year-old’s minutes will be the deciding factor in their pursuit of glory.

The tears began to flow down Cristiano Ronaldo's cheeks as soon as the full-time whistle blew at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on the night of December 10, 2022. The forward was so upset by Portugal's shock World Cup quarter-final loss to Morocco he couldn't even bring himself to acknowledge his side's supporters. The pain was too great. So great, in fact, that he wasn't able to properly express his devastation until the following day - and even then only in a social media post.

The Portugal legend broke Ali Daei's record, but he isn't the all-time international top scorer yet...

Roberto Martinez will step down as Portugal manager following this current World Cup campaign. As his contract expires in late July, the Spanish tactician has decided not to renew. This monumental exit leaves fans wondering if legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo will also end his international career, as he chases the one elusive trophy missing from his cabinet.

Former Portugal winger Nani believes that the entire national team will push themselves beyond their limits to help Cristiano Ronaldo secure the ultimate prize at the 2026 World Cup. Having already lifted three major trophies together, the squad are determined to deliver international glory once more, driven by the global desire to see the legendary forward conquer the world.

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

Taking a look at the sharpest threads to feature at this summer's tournament.