Episode
Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener
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- Flashscore News
- Published
- Jun 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 317
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Summary
With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.