Portugal’s draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo was one of the biggest surprises of the day at the 2026 World Cup. However, as soon as the match ended, social media found another protagonist: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Although the result left many questions about the Portuguese team’s performance, thousands of users took the opportunity to share memes related to the legendary forward, who once again found himself at the center of the jokes after an unexpected result.
The posts quickly multiplied. Some compared the draw to a defeat, while others joked about the frustration of Portuguese fans and Cristiano’s reactions during the match. As often happens when one of the most high-profile figures in world football plays, the internet did not miss the opportunity.
The images and edits quickly racked up thousands of interactions, becoming one of the most talked-about topics of the World Cup day.
Because if this World Cup has shown anything, it is that social media reacts as quickly as forwards inside the box.
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