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Portugal v DR Congo LIVE: World Cup latest score as Cristiano Ronaldo hunts record goal after early Joao Neves opener

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Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

45’ – There will be four minutes added on.

Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:47

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Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

44’ – Portugal put another several dozen short passes together before Cancelo falls over on the edge of the area, searching for a foul when it was simply a poor piece of control. The crowd boo. Not quite sure why.

Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:46

Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

40’ – It’s becoming easier and easier to draw comparisons with Spain’s performance against Cape Verde … with the key difference being Portugal have actually scored. It’s the same sort of dominance and pretty passing without much action in front of goal.

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Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:43

Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

39’ – Ronaldo is waving dramatically for the ball to be crossed to him. But the match is taking part elsewhere and he is very much a peripheral figure – so far.

Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:40

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Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

37’ – Neto threads one through towards Neves on the underlap. It almost comes off. Despite the dominance, Portugal’s only attempt so far was for the goal. So maybe DR Congo, by keeping it tight, will grow in confidence as the match wears on.

Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:38

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Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

34’ – Wissa tries to put Costa under pressure and it does lead to a turnover. DR Congo need a bit more of that.

Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:36

Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

32’ – Mbemba is harshly booked for leaping to meet an aerial ball alongside Neto. The Portugal player goes down injured, earning a free kick. That is a poor decision.

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Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:34

Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

30’ – Half an hour in and Portugal’s possession share is at 82%.

Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:32

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Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

28’ – Neto tries to find Ronaldo down the left but his cross is a bit soft and Mbemba puts it out for a corner. Silva takes it short to Mendes and Portugal return to passing it around patiently.

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Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:30

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Portugal 1-0 DR Congo

27’ – We’re back underway.

Alan Smith17 June 2026 18:28

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