1-1: Portugal starts the World Cup with a draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bernardo Silva was in the starting lineup and played the first half in Portugal's draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the first matchday of Group K of the World Cup, held in Houston. João Neves put the Portuguese team ahead in the 6th minute with a header. Wissa equalized the game in added time of the first half with another header.

The new midfielder for Real Madrid was substituted at halftime, and Cancelo came close to restoring the lead for his team in the 55th minute, but his goal was disallowed for offside. Portugal pushed forward in the final minutes, but the scoreline remained unchanged. Their next match will be against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, in the second matchday of the World Cup.

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