# Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener

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Podcast: [Flashscore News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flashscore-news-7607229)
Published: 2026-06-18T10:59:34+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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