EXPLAINED: 11 - The Real Truth

Portugal vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Portugal vs Uzbekistan meet at NRG Stadium on June 23 with Portugal a -450 favorite. Our pick targets the win plus goals over 3 at +104.

Sports Lens · Jun 20

Drama around Portugal World Cup squad as Cristiano Ronaldo criticism proves divisive

41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo was ineffective in his side's 1-1 draw with DR Congo, but some people have not wanted to hear that

FourFourTwo · Jun 19

SI:AM | Portugal Has a Cristiano Ronaldo Problem

The legendary striker is doing the team more harm than good, as evidenced by his poor play in a 1–1 draw against DR Congo.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

AAP · Jun 17

10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego

WORLD CUP 2026: Comment: Ronaldo’s goalless display against DR Congo is the latest warning for Roberto Martinez, writes Richard Jolly, though there is little sign that the Portugal manager will take the decision to remove the 41-year-old for the sake of the team

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Cristiano Ronaldo is holding Portugal back: and it wouldn't be good for football if he wins the World Cup

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is the obvious weak link in Roberto Martinez' squad: yet if he wins this tournament, what does it say about football?

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, team news

Cristiano Ronaldo appears at a record-equalling sixth FIFA World Cup as he starts for Portugal against DR Congo. Find out how to watch the Group K fixture online and from anywhere including free live stream options, TV channel details, kick-off time.

TechRadar · Jun 17

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing in World Cup 2026? Analysis Claims Legend Is a Burden for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make World Cup history in 2026 with a record-equalling sixth appearance, but questions persist over whether the 41-year-old is still helping or quietly hindering Portugal.

International Business Times UK · Jun 17

Will Cristiano Ronaldo finally win the World Cup?

Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy.

Euronews · Jun 17

Portugal hope Cristiano Ronaldo’s milestone World Cup is no millstone

His team and opponents laud him, but the game on Wednesday with the DRC is a test of his powers at a sixth World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17