(Video) Ronaldo taunted with Messi chants as Portugal stumble in World Cup opener

17.06.26 FT World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled in their World Cup 2026 opener settling for a frustrating 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Group K.

A night to forget

Portugal & DR Congo both walked away with a single point in a tightly contested group, a bracket they currently share with Colombia and Uzbekistan.

The Al-Nassr striker squandered multiple promising opportunities inside the penalty area, ultimately failing to provide the crucial breakthrough his team desperately needed.

The ultimate fan insult

As the final whistle sounded, the mounting frustration in the stands completely boiled over.

While walking toward the dressing room, Ronaldo was subjected to a chorus of hostile jeers from the attending supporters. In a deliberate attempt to mock the captain, sections of the crowd repeatedly chanted the name of his eternal rival, Lionel Messi.

Despite the heavy provocation and the disappointing result, the veteran forward kept his emotions in check, politely applauding the stadium before quietly disappearing down the tunnel.

Khaled Hegazy |

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