Cristiano Ronaldo has come to the defense of his teammates after Portugal’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

The Portuguese captain refused to criticize the team, stressing that football is often decided by small details, writes 04 Online.

“What was missing? Nothing was missing, this is football. Portugal could win, but it could also lost”, declared Ronaldo.

The 41-year-old admitted that the result was not what was expected, but he called on the fans and the team to keep their heads up and focus on the next matches.

Despite the draw, Ronaldo made history by becoming the oldest player to represent Portugal in an official match, while also equaling Lionel Messi’s record of six participations in the final stages of the World Cup./04 Online/

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