Cristiano Ronaldo's shocking performance: Touched the ball only 25 times against DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo touched the ball only 25 times in the match against DR Congo, which is a new record for him.
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo touched the ball only 25 times in the World Cup 2026 group match against DR Congo. This figure is a negative record for him, as it is the lowest among all the players in his team who played 90 minutes. Whoscored has given information about this.
The players who touched the ball less often than Ronaldo were: Bernardo Silva (23 times, playing 45 minutes), Nelson Semedo (16 times, playing 19 minutes), Rafael Leao (13 times, playing 19 minutes) and Gonçalo Ramos (3 times, playing 8 minutes). While Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa touched the ball 36 times.
In this match, the only goal for Portugal was scored by Joao Neves in the 6th minute, while DR Congo equalized with a goal by Yoan Vissa in the 45+5th minute. This was Ronaldo's sixth World Cup appearance, and he and Lionel Messi share this record. Only Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa can achieve this number.