DR Congo Stuns Portugal with Late Draw in World Cup Opener
Portugal had the ball, the chances, and the pressure. DR Congo had something else entirely, resilience.
17 Jun 2026
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Portugal had the ball, the chances, and the pressure. DR Congo had something else entirely, resilience.
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