Cristiano Ronaldo records career-low statistics in World Cup opener

During the opening match of Group 11 at the World Cup, Portugal drew against Congo. 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes but failed to score, extending his goalless streak in major international tournaments to 10 consecutive matches. During this streak, he has attempted 33 shots, with 11 on target. In the match against Congo, Ronaldo recorded only 25 touches of the ball. This figure marks the fewest touches he has ever had in a major tournament match while playing the full duration of a game. Despite remaining a central figure for Roberto Martinez’s team, his influence was limited during this opening fixture. Portugal dropped two points in the contest as a result of the draw.