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18 June
A shocking story emerged about Yoan Wissa related to DR Congo's first World Cup goal.
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In their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal faced the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in a 1-1 draw at Houston Stadium. Portugal initially took the lead in the sixth minute with a header from João Neves, assisted by Pedro Neto's cross. However, DR Congo equalized just before halftime with a historic goal from Yoann Wissa, marking the first goal ever scored by the Congo team in a World Cup competition after over 50 years of absence.
The match was notable not only for the goals but also for the implementation of a new FIFA regulation concerning time-wasting, which led to the first corner awarded for this reason. Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, participating in his sixth World Cup, expressed disappointment with the draw, indicating that it was not the start the team had desired, but insisted that their campaign was far from over. The result placed both teams in a competitive stance within Group K, with Congo achieving a significant point against the favorite, which had expected to secure a win.
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