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Cristiano Ronaldo's historic night turned forgettable for him and Portugal as the European giants slipped to a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. The 41-year-old failed to inspire his side and went goalless, less than 24 hours after the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all put their names in the record books.

Cristiano Ronaldo's historic night turned forgettable for him and Portugal as the European giants slipped to a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. The 41-year-old failed to inspire his side and went goalless, less than 24 hours after the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all put their names in the record books.

Ronaldo made history as the oldest outfield player ever to start a World Cup match and equalled Italian great Paolo Maldini's tally of 23 appearances at the tournament. Yet the landmark occasion ended in disappointment as Ronaldo failed to score or inspire Portugal to victory.

The draw came less than 24 hours after Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland dominated headlines with record-breaking performances, further highlighting the contrast between football's enduring icons and its current leading stars.

Messi rolled back the years with a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, becoming the oldest player to score three goals in a World Cup match. The 39-year-old also moved level with Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record, reaffirming his status as one of the tournament's greatest performers.