World Cup What to Know: Ronaldo Looks to Make History by Scoring in 6th World Cup
Ronaldo, 41, starts his sixth World Cup as Portugal chase a first title and open against DR Congo on Wednesday.
- On Wednesday, Portugal begins their World Cup adventure against Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, seeking to secure the crown for the first time.
- The 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo leads the squad in his sixth and final World Cup tournament, aiming to deliver Portugal's first world championship.
- Portugal manager Roberto Mart relies on a deep midfield featuring Bruno Fernandes, who recorded 21 Premier League assists last season, and Champions League-winning midfielder Vitinha.
- Defenders Cancelo and Nuno Mendes provide offensive support from the flanks, while Dias anchors the backline against Congo attackers Yoane Wissa and Bakambu.
- Winger Pedro Neto enters the tournament after scoring against Nigeria, joining midfielder Neves in providing depth as Portugal targets a deep run.
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World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday.
Gonçalo Capt., of the PSD, considers that Portugal's game against the Democratic Republic of the Congo was more to "pull for drama than for comedy".
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